The barren plot concerns a tough and not-very-bright marine sergeant (Hale) who is taking it easy before undergoing a serious operation by, of all things, going to college. This sets the stage for the Sarge to go through dramatics more typical of a high-school student. It's all just an
excuse for a musical display anyway, which is integrated quite well into the meager story. Guitar great Les Paul is among the many performers. Songs include: "I'll Close My Eyes" (Buddy Kaye, Billy Reid); "Penthouse Serenade" (Will Jason, Val Burton); "Somebody Else Is Taking My Place" (Dick
Howard, Bob Ellsworth, Russ Morgan); "Open the Door, Richard" (Dusty Fletcher, John Mason, Ja...
Released:
1947
Rated:
NR
Length:
63 mins