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A Wave, a WAC and a Marine (1944)

Movie ★ 7.3 70 min

Comedy

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.

Phil Karlson Director

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Quick facts

Released
October 7, 1944
Runtime
70 min
IMDb
tt0037448
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Cast

Elyse Knox Elyse Knox Marian Ann Gillis Ann Gillis Judy (as Anne Gillis) Sally Eilers Sally Eilers Margaret Ames Richard Lane Richard Lane Marty Allen Marjorie Woodworth Marjorie Woodworth Eileen Ramsay Ames Ramsay Ames Betty Henny Youngman Henny Youngman Henny Brown

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Frequently asked questions

What is A Wave, a WAC and a Marine about?
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.
Who directed A Wave, a WAC and a Marine?
A Wave, a WAC and a Marine was directed by Phil Karlson.
Who stars in A Wave, a WAC and a Marine?
A Wave, a WAC and a Marine stars Elyse Knox, Ann Gillis, Sally Eilers, Richard Lane.
When was A Wave, a WAC and a Marine released?
A Wave, a WAC and a Marine is a 1944 comedy film.
Where can I watch A Wave, a WAC and a Marine?
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