A Wave, a WAC and a Marine
Henny Brown, talent scout for the Margaret Ames Film Agency in Hollywood, mistakes Broadway show understudies Judy and Marian, for stars Betty and Eileen, and signs them up for movies. Margaret, furious with Henny for the blunder, fires him---but only temporarily. Another agent, Marty Allen, once married to and still in love with Margaret, signs Betty and Eileen. Henny arrives with Judy and Marian, and the nightclub manager asks Henny to emcee the show. Though he is not sure himself what they can do, Henny introduces the girls and they make a hit in a dramatic sketch. Big-time movie producer R. J. signs them to a film contract. Judy joins the WAVES, Marian the WACS and Marty the Marines and all have two weeks before induction, and that is more than long enough to shoot a Monogram musical-within-a-Monogram musical and have a few days to spare.
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Plot Summary
In this wartime comedy, a Marine, a WAC, and a WAVE find themselves in a series of humorous predicaments as they navigate their service during World War II. Their interactions lead to comical misunderstandings and romantic entanglements, all set against the backdrop of a nation at war.
Critical Reception
As a low-budget comedy short, 'A Wave, a WAC and a Marine' received minimal critical attention during its release. It was generally seen as light entertainment intended to boost morale during wartime, often playing in double features.
What Reviewers Say
- A lighthearted and amusing diversion typical of wartime comedies.
- Features some slapstick humor and predictable romantic subplots.
- Serves as a dated but earnest attempt at wartime escapism.
Google audience: Audience reception data from Google is not readily available for this film, suggesting it was not widely discussed or reviewed by the general public through that platform.
Fun Fact
The film was produced by Columbia Pictures as part of their series of B-movies and shorts, often aiming for broad appeal with simple comedic plots.
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