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Hoosier Holiday
Hoosier Holiday

Hoosier Holiday

Harem-Scarum Farmers...Hoydenish Farmerettes...In A Mirthful Merry Musical...Packed With Gaiety...Jammed With Magic Melodies...

Genres

MusicComedy

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During World War II three brothers go to enlist in the Air Force, but since they're farmers they're told they're needed at home more than in the service. Determined to join up, they enlist the aid of a pretty young girl whose father is head of the local draft board.

Others

Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

65 mins

Rating

0/10

Release Date

13 September 1943

Country

United States of America

Cast

George D. Hay

George D. Hay

The Solemn Old Judge

Shug Fisher

Shug Fisher

Shug' Fishet

Lillian Randolph

Lillian Randolph

Birdie

Dale Evans

Dale Evans

Dale Fairchild

George Byron

George Byron

Jim Baker

Emma Dunn

Emma Dunn

Molly Baker

Thurston Hall

Thurston Hall

Henry P. Fairchild

Isabel Randolph

Isabel Randolph

Abigail Fairchild

Ferris Taylor

Ferris Taylor

Governor Manning

Nick Stewart

Nick Stewart

Aloysius Lincoln (as Nicodemus)

Gwen Verdon

Gwen Verdon

Cheerleader

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