Buck Privates
“Swing it!”
Synopsis
Petty con artists Slicker Smith and Herbie Brown mistakenly join the Army evading the cops. The cop chasing them winds up as their drill instructor. A rich young man and his former working class chauffeur are not only in the same unit, they're vying for a pretty girl who seems attracted to both.
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Larry Cohen on BUCK PRIVATES
Type: Featurette • Published 2013-10-10
Top Cast
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Bud Abbott
Slicker Smith
Lou Costello
Herbie Brown
Lee Bowman
Randolph Parker III
Jane Frazee
Judy Gray
Alan Curtis
Bob Martin
Nat Pendleton
Sgt. Michael Collins
Laverne Andrews
Laverne Andrews
Maxene Andrews
Maxene Andrews
Patty Andrews
Patty Andrews
Samuel S. Hinds
Maj. Gen. Emerson
Harry Strang
Sgt. Callahan
Nella Walker
Mrs. Parker II
Leonard Elliott
Henry
Shemp Howard
Chef
M.J. Frankovich
Announcer
Dora Clement
Miss Durling - Camp Hostess
Jean Brooks
Camp Hostess
Janet Warren
Camp Hostess
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 31, 1941
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Arthur Lubin
- Screenplay & Story
- Arthur T. Horman
- Original Title
- Buck Privates
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Arthur Lubin
Arthur T. Horman
Milton Krasner, Jerome Ash
Philip Cahn
Department Leadership Roster
Arthur Lubin
Director
Arthur T. Horman
Screenplay
Milton Krasner
Director of Photography
Philip Cahn
Editor
Jerome Ash
Director of Photography
Vera West
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Buck Privates
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What is Buck Privates about?
Petty con artists Slicker Smith and Herbie Brown mistakenly join the Army evading the cops. The cop chasing them winds up as their drill instructor. A rich young man and his former working class chauffeur are not only in the same unit, they're vying for a pretty girl who seems attracted to both.
Who directed Buck Privates?
Buck Privates was directed by Arthur Lubin.
Who stars in Buck Privates?
The principal cast of Buck Privates includes Bud Abbott, Lou Costello, Lee Bowman, Jane Frazee, Alan Curtis.
When was Buck Privates released and how long is it?
Buck Privates was released in 1941 with a total runtime of 1h 24m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Buck Privates?
Buck Privates holds official age classifications: GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).