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Chubby William Tracy starred as Dodo Doubleday, a feckless Army draftee blessed (or cursed) with a photographic memory. Inexplicably promoted to sergeant, Doubleday becomes the bane of topkick Sgt. Ames' (Joe Sawyer) existence.
A meek bank clerk inherits a large fortune and decides to use it to build a tank factory, only to find himself caught up in the burgeoning World War II effort. He faces numerous challenges as he navigates the complexities of military production and his newfound responsibilities. The film follows his journey from an ordinary citizen to an unlikely industrialist contributing to the war.
Tanks a Million was a surprise hit, praised for its lighthearted approach to a serious subject and its effective blend of comedy and patriotic sentiment during a tumultuous time. While not a critical darling, its charm and timely theme resonated with audiences.
Appreciated for its lighthearted and patriotic wartime theme.
Found to be an amusing and entertaining diversion.
Praised for its optimistic portrayal of American industry contributing to the war effort.
Google audience: Audience reception data for this film is not readily available through general Google review summaries. However, contemporary popular sentiment likely favored its patriotic and comedic elements.
Despite being a B-movie, 'Tanks a Million' was a significant box office success for Columbia Pictures, earning over $1.5 million against a budget of around $100,000, making it one of their most profitable films of the year.
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Despite quite an impressive feat of memory on the radio, “Dodo” (William Tracy) looks every inch the hapless type when he joins the US Army, and the already accident-prone “Sgt. Ames” (Joe Sawyer) has his eyes on him for some fun. Before he...