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Jumping Jacks

  • 1952
  • Not Rated
  • 1h 36m
IMDb RATING
6.2/10
1.2K
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Jumping Jacks (1952)
ComedyMusical

Nightclub comic Hap Smith assumes the identity of another soldier so he can tour army bases in a revue with his ex-partner Chuck Allen.Nightclub comic Hap Smith assumes the identity of another soldier so he can tour army bases in a revue with his ex-partner Chuck Allen.Nightclub comic Hap Smith assumes the identity of another soldier so he can tour army bases in a revue with his ex-partner Chuck Allen.

  • Director
    • Norman Taurog
  • Writers
    • Robert Lees
    • Frederic I. Rinaldo
    • Herbert Baker
  • Stars
    • Dean Martin
    • Jerry Lewis
    • Mona Freeman
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    6.2/10
    1.2K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Norman Taurog
    • Writers
      • Robert Lees
      • Frederic I. Rinaldo
      • Herbert Baker
    • Stars
      • Dean Martin
      • Jerry Lewis
      • Mona Freeman
    • 12User reviews
    • 4Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro

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    Dean Martin
    Dean Martin
    • Cpl. Chick Allen
    Jerry Lewis
    Jerry Lewis
    • Hap Smith
    Mona Freeman
    Mona Freeman
    • Betsy Carter
    Don DeFore
    Don DeFore
    • Lt. Kelsey
    Robert Strauss
    Robert Strauss
    • Sgt. McClusky
    Richard Erdman
    Richard Erdman
    • Pvt. Dogface Dolan
    • (as Dick Erdman)
    Ray Teal
    Ray Teal
    • Brig. Gen. W.W. Timmons
    Marcy McGuire
    Marcy McGuire
    • Julia Loring
    Danny Arnold
    • Pvt. Evans
    Dorothy Adamson
    • Cigarette Girl
    • (uncredited)
    Paul Bradley
    • Maitre d'
    • (uncredited)
    Tex Brodus
    • Soldier in Show
    • (uncredited)
    Drew Cahill
    • Soldier at Bar
    • (uncredited)
    Dick Cherney
    • Intern
    • (uncredited)
    Russ Conway
    Russ Conway
    • Full Colonel
    • (uncredited)
    Gene Dailey
    • Soldier in Show
    • (uncredited)
    John Dutra
    • Bugler
    • (uncredited)
    Norma Eberhardt
    Norma Eberhardt
    • Canteen Hostess
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Norman Taurog
    • Writers
      • Robert Lees
      • Frederic I. Rinaldo
      • Herbert Baker
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    • Trivia
      Parts of the motion picture were photographed with the facilities and personnel of the Infantry Center, Fort Benning, Georgia, particularly the Airborne Department of the Infantry School, assisted by the United States Air Force units stationed there.
    • Goofs
      When Hap is in the parachute jump tower, and has to keep the rubber ball in his hand throughout his fall, notice Hap drops not one, but two balls. At the end of the fall he has the ball in his hand.
    • Quotes

      Sgt. McClusky: You know I'm beginning to like you.

      Hap Smith: You are? Is that good?

      Sgt. McClusky: Yeah! And I'm gonna let you in on a little secret.

      Hap Smith: What?

      Sgt. McClusky: I'm not half as tough as I sound.

      Hap Smith: You're not?

      Sgt. McClusky: Nah! It's just something that comes over me. Sometimes I think I'm my own worst enemy.

      Hap Smith: No, you're not, Sarge. Not as long as I'm alive.

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      Featured in Entertainment This Week Salutes Paramount's 75th Anniversary (1987)
    • Soundtracks
      I CAN'T RESIST A BOY IN A UNIFORM
      Music by Jerry Livingston
      Lyrics by Mack David
      Sung by Mona Freeman (dubbed by Imogene Lynn) (uncredited) and danced with Jerry Lewis

    User reviews12

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    10/10

    THE BEST MARTIN AND LEWIS MOVIE

    Jumping Jacks though early in the careers of Martin and Lewis personified and solidified the act as comedians. Though it was relatively the end of their comedy team, this movie only proved they had more fun and slap stick to come. Fantastic laugh a minute movie with a few Martin songs which are equally as good. If you have never seen a Martin and Lewis movie this is the one to see.
    • williamtaylorsr
    • Sep 17, 2000
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    • Release date
      • June 11, 1952 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Schrecken der Division
    • Filming locations
      • Fort Benning, Georgia, USA
    • Production company
      • Wallis-Hazen
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $8,800,000
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 36 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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