The Yanks Are Coming (1942)

5.3/10 65 min Music Comedy

Overview

A popular band joins the army with the idea of putting on shows for troops overseas. During rehearsals, a battle erupts and the musicians must exchange their musical instruments for guns and fight.

Cast

Henry King

Gil Whitney

Mary Healy

Rita Edwards

Jack Heller

Sammy Winkle

Maxie Rosenbloom

Butch

William Roberts

Bob Reynolds

Harry Parke

Parky (as Parkyarkarkus)

Dorothy Dare

Peggy

Jane Novak

Flora

Forrest Taylor

Capt. Brown

Dave O'Brien

Sgt. Callahan

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