The Rookie (1959)
A manic young radio network employee enlists in the army at the end of WWII and finds himself the only new recruit at basic training camp. Military comedy.
Top billed cast
Tommy NoonanTommy Noonan / Japanese sailor
Peter MarshallPete Marshall / Japanese sailor
Julie NewmarLili Marlene
Jerry LesterJerry Mann
Claude StroudCol. Taylor
Norman LeavittMaj. Evert
Vince BarnettPentagon janitor
Rodney BellPentagon janitor
Richard ReevesMilitary police sergeant
Peter LeedsSeville Quare
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