Jumping Jacks
“IT'S A RIP-ROARING RIOT! When Dean and Jerry Reach For Their Rip-Cords...”
Synopsis
Nightclub entertainer Hap Smith has a new act since his former partner Chick Allen joined the army. With his lovely new female partner, Hap now plays a clownish parody of a soldier. When Chick organises a soldier show at Fort Benning, he realizes he needs his former partner's help—so, to get onto the base, Hap impersonates a hapless real soldier, but circumstances force them to prolong the masquerade, creating an increasingly tangled Army-sized SNAFU.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2015-01-12
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Release History & Theatrical Window
June 11, 1952
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Norman Taurog
- Screenplay & Story
- Frederic I. Rinaldo, Robert Lees, Herbert Baker
- Original Score
- Joseph J. Lilley
- Original Title
- Jumping Jacks
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Studios
- Wallis-Hazen Inc.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Norman Taurog
Frederic I. Rinaldo, Robert Lees, Herbert Baker, Brian Marlow
Joseph J. Lilley
Daniel L. Fapp
Stanley E. Johnson
Hal B. Wallis
Department Leadership Roster
Norman Taurog
Director
Frederic I. Rinaldo
Screenplay
Robert Lees
Screenplay
Herbert Baker
Screenplay
Joseph J. Lilley
Original Music Composer
Hal B. Wallis
Producer
Daniel L. Fapp
Director of Photography
Stanley E. Johnson
Editor
Edith Head
Costume Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About Jumping Jacks
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What is Jumping Jacks about?
Nightclub entertainer Hap Smith has a new act since his former partner Chick Allen joined the army. With his lovely new female partner, Hap now plays a clownish parody of a soldier. When Chick organises a soldier show at Fort Benning, he realizes he needs his former partner's help—so, to get onto the base, Hap impersonates a hapless real soldier, but circumstances force them to prolong the masquerade, creating an increasingly tangled Army-sized SNAFU.
Who directed Jumping Jacks?
Jumping Jacks was directed by Norman Taurog.
Who stars in Jumping Jacks?
The principal cast of Jumping Jacks includes Dean Martin, Jerry Lewis, Mona Freeman, Don DeFore, Robert Strauss.
When was Jumping Jacks released and how long is it?
Jumping Jacks was released in 1952 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
Who composed the musical score for Jumping Jacks?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Jumping Jacks was composed by Joseph J. Lilley.