Johnny Doughboy

Dec 31, 1942

1h 3m

★ 5.4

JANE'S GOT A HEAVY DATE...WITH THE ARMY!

Overview

As sixteen year old Ann Winters begins a relationship with an older actor to further her career, lookalike fan Penelope Ryan is recruited by a group of former child stars to perform in a USO show.

Genres

Comedy

Music

Production Companies

Republic Pictures

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Cast

Ann Winters / Penny Ryan

Jane Withers

Oliver Lawrence

Henry Wilcoxon

Johnny Kelly

Jack Boyle

Harry Fabian

William Demarest

Biggy Biggsworth

Ruth Donnelly

Mammy

Etta McDaniel

Jennifer Lawrence

Joline Westbrook

Bobby Breen

Baby Sandy

Alfalfa

Carl Switzer

Spanky McFarland

George McFarland

Johnny Kelly

Patrick Brook

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