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Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy of Company “B” (1941): Cast

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Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy of Company “B” is a 1941 short animated film directed by Walter Lantz, starring Willie Best as Hot-Breath Harry (voice) (uncredited) and Danny Webb. It runs 7 minutes.

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Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy of Company “B” (1941) movie poster
Released
Runtime
7 min
Director
Walter Lantz
Genre
Animation
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy of Company “B” About?

The premise of Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy of Company “B” without spoilers.

Hot Breath Harry, a talented trumpeter at a bustling jazz club, is conscripted into the Army and appointed the bugler for an African‑American unit. His punctual 5 a.m. reveille quickly earns him the contempt of his comrades, who view his early wake‑up calls as an unbearable nuisance.

Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy of Company “B” Themes & Keywords

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  • reveille
  • jazz
  • african american
  • trumpet
  • army
  • racial stereotype
  • basic training
  • military camp
  • boogie woogie
  • cartune special
  • military draft
  • cartoon short
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  • 1940s
  • featurette
  • universal featurette
  • swing
  • cartoon
  • alliterative title
  • drafted
  • animated short
  • 1941
  • bugle
  • comedy short
  • military music
  • one reeler
  • harlem
  • alligator
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Cast & crew

Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy of Company “B” Cast & Characters

Willie Best leads the cast as Hot-Breath Harry (voice) (uncredited), with Danny Webb as Drill Sergeant (voice) (uncredited). Directed by Walter Lantz.

Details

Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy of Company “B” Also Known As

2 alternative titles: “Горнист играет буги-вуги” and “布吉伍吉的司号兵”.

Also known as
  • Горнист играет буги-вуги
  • 布吉伍吉的司号兵

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FAQ

Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy of Company “B” FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy of Company “B”, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy of Company “B”?

Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy of Company “B” runs 7 minutes.

When was Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy of Company “B” released?

Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy of Company “B” was released on August 31, 1941.

Who directed Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy of Company “B”?

Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy of Company “B” was directed by Walter Lantz.

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Who is in the cast of Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy of Company “B”?

Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy of Company “B” stars Willie Best as Hot-Breath Harry (voice) (uncredited) and Danny Webb as Drill Sergeant (voice) (uncredited).

Does Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy of Company “B” have a post-credit scene?

No. Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy of Company “B” has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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