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Follow the Boys

  • 19441944
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  • 2h 2m
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5.9/10
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Marlene Dietrich, Orson Welles, W.C. Fields, Laverne Andrews, Maxene Andrews, Patty Andrews, Susanna Foster, Grace McDonald, Donald O'Connor, George Raft, Peggy Ryan, Dinah Shore, Vera Zorina, and The Andrews Sisters in Follow the Boys (1944)
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During World War II, all the studios put out "all-star" vehicles which featured virtually every star on the lot--often playing themselves--in musical numbers and comedy skits, and were meant... Read allDuring World War II, all the studios put out "all-star" vehicles which featured virtually every star on the lot--often playing themselves--in musical numbers and comedy skits, and were meant as morale-boosters to both the troops overseas and the civilians at home. This was Univer... Read allDuring World War II, all the studios put out "all-star" vehicles which featured virtually every star on the lot--often playing themselves--in musical numbers and comedy skits, and were meant as morale-boosters to both the troops overseas and the civilians at home. This was Universal Pictures' effort. It features everyone from Donald O'Connor to the Andrews Sisters to ... Read all
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  • Directors
    • A. Edward Sutherland
    • John Rawlins(uncredited)
  • Writers
    • Lou Breslow(original screen play)
    • Gertrude Purcell(original screen play)
    • Joe Schoenfeld(epilogue "Soldiers in Greasepaint")
  • Stars
    • George Raft
    • Vera Zorina
    • Grace McDonald
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  • Directors
    • A. Edward Sutherland
    • John Rawlins(uncredited)
  • Writers
    • Lou Breslow(original screen play)
    • Gertrude Purcell(original screen play)
    • Joe Schoenfeld(epilogue "Soldiers in Greasepaint")
  • Stars
    • George Raft
    • Vera Zorina
    • Grace McDonald
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 12User reviews
    • 10Critic reviews
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    • Nominated for 1 Oscar
      • 1 nomination total

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    George Raft
    George Raft
    • Tony Westas Tony West
    Vera Zorina
    Vera Zorina
    • Gloria Vanceas Gloria Vance
    Grace McDonald
    Grace McDonald
    • Kitty Westas Kitty West
    Charley Grapewin
    Charley Grapewin
    • Nick Westas Nick West
    Ramsay Ames
    Ramsay Ames
    • Lauraas Laura
    Charles Butterworth
    Charles Butterworth
    • Louie Fairweatheras Louie Fairweather
    Elizabeth Patterson
    Elizabeth Patterson
    • Annieas Annie
    Regis Toomey
    Regis Toomey
    • Dr. Hendersonas Dr. Henderson
    George Macready
    George Macready
    • Walter Bruceas Walter Bruce
    Jeanette MacDonald
    Jeanette MacDonald
    • Jeanette MacDonaldas Jeanette MacDonald
    Orson Welles' Mercury Wonder Show
    • Mercury Wonder Showas Mercury Wonder Show
    Marlene Dietrich
    Marlene Dietrich
    • Marlene Dietrichas Marlene Dietrich
    Dinah Shore
    Dinah Shore
    • Dinah Shoreas Dinah Shore
    Donald O'Connor
    Donald O'Connor
    • Donald O'Connoras Donald O'Connor
    Peggy Ryan
    Peggy Ryan
    • Peggy Ryanas Peggy Ryan
    W.C. Fields
    W.C. Fields
    • W. C. Fieldsas W. C. Fields
    The Andrews Sisters
    The Andrews Sisters
    • Andrews Sistersas Andrews Sisters
    Artur Rubinstein
    Artur Rubinstein
    • Artur Rubinsteinas Artur Rubinstein
    • Directors
      • A. Edward Sutherland
      • John Rawlins(uncredited)
    • Writers
      • Lou Breslow(original screen play)
      • Gertrude Purcell(original screen play)
      • Joe Schoenfeld(epilogue "Soldiers in Greasepaint")
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    • Trivia
      In the "Beyond the Blue Horizon" number (previously used in Monte Carlo (1930)) the lyric "rising sun" were changed to "shining sun", to avoid any associations to the Japanese flag.
    • Quotes

      Gloria Vance: You have no inhibitions, have you?

      Tony West: I can't afford them.

    • Connections
      Featured in Arena: The Orson Welles Story - Part 1 (1982)
    • Soundtracks
      I'll Walk Alone
      (1944)

      Music Jule Styne

      Lyrics by Sammy Cahn

      Sung by Dinah Shore (uncredited)

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    8/10
    Entertaining The Troops
    Follow The Boys was one of several "entertaining the troops" films made during World War II. The plots often revolved around personal conflict for the characters that is war related. The films usually pat show business on the back for what it's doing for the troops. Finally, there are lots of speciality numbers by popular performers of the day. Follow The Boys stays true to the formula, but with some interesting touches. First, it provides some background on the organization necessary to put entertainment units together. Second, some footage was shot at actual performances before audiences of service men and women.

    George Raft plays the main character, a dancer turned show organizaer. His dancing makes us realize he is better at organizing shows. As is often the case in these films, the high spots are the speciality numbers, particularly Loius Jordan, Dinah Shore, and amazingly enough, Arthur Rubenstein here. Orson Welles does a fascinating magic act. Jeanette McDonald does a number in a hospital ward singing to injured soldiers. It's contrived, yet moving. Follow The Boys is an interesting, if uneven, WWII artifact.
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    • Release date
      • May 5, 1944 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Three Cheers for the Boys
    • Filming locations
      • Naval Training Center, San Diego, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Universal Pictures
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours 2 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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