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Campus Rhythm (1943): Cast

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Campus Rhythm is a 1943 music comedy directed by Arthur Dreifuss, starring Gale Storm as Joan Abbott, aka Susie Smith, Tom Kennedy and Robert Lowery. It runs 1 hour 3 minutes.

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Campus Rhythm (1943) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 3m (63 min)
Director
Arthur Dreifuss
Genres
Music , Comedy , Romance
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Campus Rhythm About?

The premise of Campus Rhythm without spoilers.

Radio star Joan Abbott, nicknamed the “Crunchy‑Wunchy Thrush,” wants to quit her cereal‑sponsor contract and attend college. Her guardian, Uncle Willie, signs the deal to settle his debts, forcing Joan to enroll under an assumed name. When she disappears, the station launches a publicity‑stunt search to find her.

Campus Rhythm Themes & Keywords

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  • poverty row film
  • low budget film
  • double feature film
  • song
  • singer
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  • slang
  • hep cat
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  • cigarette smoking
  • deception
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  • college campus
  • college professor
  • sorority girl
  • frat brat
  • college band
  • publicity stunt
  • jitterbug
  • dancer
  • jealousy
  • treachery
  • trigonometry teacher
  • freshman
  • snobbery
  • snooty sorority girl
  • drummer
  • grindhouse film
  • 1940s
  • actress shares first name with character
  • actress shares first and last name with character
  • actress shares last name with character
  • damsel in distress
  • reprisal
  • retribution
  • turmoil
  • confusion
  • juke joint
  • quandry
  • resolvement
  • determination
  • college
  • college newspaper
  • world war two
  • swing music
  • radio sponsor
  • hit parade
  • contest winner
  • radio contest
  • radio broadcast
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Cast & crew

Campus Rhythm Cast & Characters

Gale Storm leads the cast as Joan Abbott, aka Susie Smith, with Tom Kennedy as Police Sergeant and Robert Lowery as Buzz O'Hara. Directed by Arthur Dreifuss; 11 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Arthur Dreifuss

More films directed by Arthur Dreifuss: The Love-Ins, Riot on Sunset Strip, The Quare Fellow and The Last Blitzkrieg.

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How Well Do You Know Campus Rhythm?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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Campus Rhythm FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Campus Rhythm, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Campus Rhythm?

Campus Rhythm runs 1 hour 3 minutes (63 minutes).

When was Campus Rhythm released?

Campus Rhythm was released on November 19, 1943.

Who directed Campus Rhythm?

Campus Rhythm was directed by Arthur Dreifuss.

More films by Arthur Dreifuss

Who is in the cast of Campus Rhythm?

Campus Rhythm stars Gale Storm as Joan Abbott, aka Susie Smith, Tom Kennedy as Police Sergeant and Robert Lowery as Buzz O'Hara, among 11 credited actors.

Does Campus Rhythm have a post-credit scene?

No. Campus Rhythm has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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