Tanks a Million
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Synopsis
Chubby William Tracy starred as Dodo Doubleday, a feckless Army draftee blessed (or cursed) with a photographic memory. Inexplicably promoted to sergeant, Doubleday becomes the bane of topkick Sgt. Ames' (Joe Sawyer) existence.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
September 12, 1941
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Fred Guiol
- Screenplay & Story
- Edward E. Seabrook, Warren Wilson, Paul Gerard Smith
- Original Score
- Edward Ward
- Original Title
- Tanks a Million
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Hal Roach Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Fred Guiol
Edward E. Seabrook, Warren Wilson, Paul Gerard Smith
Edward Ward
Robert Pittack
Richard C. Currier
Hal Roach
Department Leadership Roster
Fred Guiol
Director
Edward E. Seabrook
Writer
Warren Wilson
Writer
Paul Gerard Smith
Writer
Hal Roach
Producer
Edward Ward
Original Music Composer
Robert Pittack
Director of Photography
Richard C. Currier
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Tanks a Million
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What is Tanks a Million about?
Chubby William Tracy starred as Dodo Doubleday, a feckless Army draftee blessed (or cursed) with a photographic memory. Inexplicably promoted to sergeant, Doubleday becomes the bane of topkick Sgt. Ames' (Joe Sawyer) existence.
Who directed Tanks a Million?
Tanks a Million was directed by Fred Guiol.
Who stars in Tanks a Million?
The principal cast of Tanks a Million includes William Tracy, James Gleason, Noah Beery Jr., Joe Sawyer, Elyse Knox.
When was Tanks a Million released and how long is it?
Tanks a Million was released in 1941 with a total runtime of 50m.
Who composed the musical score for Tanks a Million?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Tanks a Million was composed by Edward Ward.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Tanks a Million?
Tanks a Million holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).