Get ready for a star-spangled musical extravaganza from the height of World War II! This patriotic showcase is packed with some of the era’s biggest entertainers, including the legendary Harry James, the iconic Andrews Sisters, and the energetic duo of Donald O’Connor and Peggy Ryan.
The story kicks off when bandleader Harry James and his star vocalist, the arrogant Lon Prentice (Dick Foran), find themselves trading their stage costumes for Army uniforms. While James takes to military life, Prentice believes his fame should exempt him from the rigors of basic training, leading to a hilarious clash with his no-nonsense First Sergeant, played by Shemp Howard of The Three Stooges. Adding to the comedic chaos is nightclub comic Joe E. Lewis, who sets his sights on the Sergeant’s high-strung fiancée (Mary Wickes). Featuring a cavalcade of unforgettable musical numbers, this film is a fun-filled, nostalgic trip back to the 1940s that makes Private Buckaroo a must-see for fans of classic musicals.
