Pack Up Your Troubles
Pack Up Your Troubles

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Pack Up Your Troubles

1940
Movie
75 min
English

Garage owner Tommy and ventriloquist friend Eric join the army and go to France, where they are captured by the Nazis. However, Eric's voice-throwing skills come in handy in engineering their escape and obtaining top secret information.

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IMDb6.7/10
Director: H. Bruce HumberstoneGenres: Comedy, War

Plot Summary

During World War I, three resourceful vaudeville performers enlist in the U.S. Army. They soon find themselves navigating the absurdities of military life and attempting to entertain the troops. Their antics lead them into various comedic predicaments as they strive to do their patriotic duty while maintaining their unique brand of showmanship. The film culminates in a series of hilarious escapades on the front lines.

Critical Reception

Pack Up Your Troubles was a lighthearted comedy that entertained audiences during its initial release. While not critically acclaimed as a serious war film, its comedic performances and escapades were generally well-received as a diversion. Contemporary reviews often highlighted the slapstick humor and the chemistry of its leads.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its energetic slapstick and comedic timing.

  • Seen as a lighthearted and amusing wartime diversion.

  • The performances of the lead trio were often singled out for their charm and comedic prowess.

Google audience: Audience reception information is not readily available for this film.

Fun Fact

The film was one of several 'soldier comedies' produced during the late 1930s and early 1940s, capitalizing on the public's interest in military themes during the lead-up to and early years of World War II.

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