Hoosier Holiday

1943 "Harem-Scarum Farmers...Hoydenish Farmerettes...In A Mirthful Merry Musical...Packed With Gaiety...Jammed With Magic Melodies..."

Hoosier Holiday

6.6 | 1h5m | NR | en | Comedy

During World War II three brothers go to enlist in the Air Force, but since they're farmers they're told they're needed at home more than in the service. Determined to join up, they enlist the aid of a pretty young girl whose father is head of the local draft board.

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6.6 | 1h5m | NR | en | Comedy , Music | More Info

Released: September. 13,1943 | Released Producted By: Republic Pictures , Country: Budget: 0 Revenue: 0 Official Website:

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Cast

Shug Fisher , Lillian Randolph , Dale Evans

Director

Russell Kimball

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Cast

Shug Fisher

as Shug' Fishet

The Sacketts The Apple Dumpling Gang Rides Again The Castaway Cowboy Ripcord The Giant Gila Monster Pecos Pest Hoosier Holiday

Lillian Randolph

as Birdie

Jennifer Magic Triplet Trouble Push-Button Kitty Sleepy-Time Tom Nit-Witty Kitty That's My Boy Saturday Evening Puss Polka-Dot Puss

Dale Evans

as Dale Fairchild

The Roy Rogers and Dale Evans Show The Roy Rogers Show South of Caliente Bells of Coronado Trigger, Jr. Susanna Pass The Golden Stallion Bells of San Angelo The Trespasser

Reviews

Maliejandra The five Baker boys are farmers with a knack for music. They perform on a local radio show and dispense advice about how to maximize your crops. While they are doing their part to ensure no one goes hungry during the war, what they really want is to join the Air Force, but Fairchild the draftman won't let them and says it is because they are too important as farmers. They believe the real reason is that Fairchild hated their father. When the draftman's five daughters come to town, the Baker boys take up with them, not only because they're beautiful and musically inclined but because it will anger their father, who they hope will then send them far far away-- to war! (A plot like this would NEVER work today, which is what makes it so delightful. Can you imagine anyone having to beg to join the military?) I would have expected most of the music in this movie to put me off as I hate country, but this was jazz with a twangy twist and it was very good! Some of the instruments used were less typical of a big band and reminded me of some of Spike Jones' choices, but it was great fun to hear, and the lovely Music Maids gave great contrast to the dingier Hoosier Hot Shots.