Tramp, Tramp, Tramp is a 1942 American comedy film directed by Charles Barton and starring Jackie Gleason, Jack Durant and Florence Rice. The film's sets were designed by the studio's regular art director Lionel Banks. The production was an attempt to replicate the success of rival studio Universal's hit film Buck Privates, starring Abbott and Costello.
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Plot
Two small town barbers attempt to enlist in the Army following America's entry into World War II. However they are both rejected military unfit. Inspired by a sense of patriotism they form their own "home defense" unit, recruiting other men who have been rejected by the draft board.
Cast
Jackie Gleason as Hank
Jack Durant as Jed
Florence Rice as Pam Martin
Bruce Bennett as Tommy Lydel
Hallene Hill as Granny
Billy Curtis as Midget
Mabel Todd as Vivian
Forrest Tucker as Blond Bomber
James Seay as Biggie Waldron
John Tyrrell as Lefty
John Harmon as Mousey
Eddie Foster as Blackie
Al Hill as Tim
John Dilson as Judge Smith
Borrah Minevitch and His Harmonica Rascals as Themselves
Eddie Kane as Doctor
Lloyd Bridges as Guard
Heinie Conklin as Soldier
Herbert Rawlinson as Ex-Soldier Commander
William Gould as Colonel