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Private Buckaroo (1942): Cast

Private Buckaroo (1942) movie poster

Private Buckaroo is a 1942 music comedy directed by Edward F. Cline, starring Patty Andrews as Patty Andrews, Laverne Andrews and Maxene Andrews. It runs 1 hour 8 minutes.

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Private Buckaroo (1942) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 8m (68 min)
Director
Edward F. Cline
Genres
Comedy , Music , War
Original language
English
Studio
Universal Pictures
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Private Buckaroo About?

The premise of Private Buckaroo without spoilers.

Bursting with upbeat rhythm, the film follows a group of army recruits as they navigate basic training and the lively USO dances hosted by the Andrews Sisters. Filled with energetic musical numbers and comedic moments, it blends comedy and song to capture the wartime morale‑boosting spirit.

Private Buckaroo Themes & Keywords

· 50 tags
  • draftee
  • truckin'
  • boogie woogie
  • slapstick
  • shrewish fiancee
  • reformation
  • dance team
  • drill sergeant
  • army slang
  • jeep driver
  • turmoil
  • husband wife relationship
+38 more
  • theme song
  • flat feet
  • kid sister
  • trapdoor
  • uso show
  • stock footage
  • trumpeter
  • lying about age
  • recruiting office
  • romantic rivals
  • uso
  • upskirt
  • scene during opening credits
  • love triangle
  • war bonds
  • farce comedy
  • engagement ring
  • moving furniture
  • sliding down a banister
  • pushed into a pond
  • bribe
  • reference to gone with the wind
  • big band era
  • nightclub
  • army draftee
  • teenage boy kisses a teenage girl
  • band leader
  • precocious girl
  • nightclub maitre'd
  • wartime propaganda
  • bugler
  • military training
  • actor plays himself
  • brother sister relationship
  • musical number
  • world war two
  • u.s. army
  • pearl harbor hawaii
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Cast & crew

Private Buckaroo Cast & Characters

Patty Andrews leads the cast as Patty Andrews, with Laverne Andrews as Laverne Andrews and Maxene Andrews as Maxene Andrews. Directed by Edward F. Cline; 18 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Edward F. Cline

More films directed by Edward F. Cline: Crazy House, Behind the Eight Ball, What’s Cookin’? and Private Snuffy Smith.

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Cars

Cars in Private Buckaroo

3 cars on screen, including the 1941 Ford GP 'Jeep' and the 1941 Buick Super.

  • 1941 Ford GP 'Jeep' in Private Buckaroo 1941 Ford GP 'Jeep' Important role
  • 1941 Buick Super in Private Buckaroo 1941 Buick Super Minor role
  • 1936 Renault R35 in Private Buckaroo 1936 Renault R35 Background role

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FAQ

Private Buckaroo FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

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

How long is Private Buckaroo?

Private Buckaroo runs 1 hour 8 minutes (68 minutes).

When was Private Buckaroo released?

Private Buckaroo was released on May 28, 1942.

Who directed Private Buckaroo?

Private Buckaroo was directed by Edward F. Cline.

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Who is in the cast of Private Buckaroo?

Private Buckaroo stars Patty Andrews as Patty Andrews, Laverne Andrews as Laverne Andrews and Maxene Andrews as Maxene Andrews, among 18 credited actors.

Does Private Buckaroo have a post-credit scene?

No. Private Buckaroo has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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