Caught in the Draft(1941)
THE BIG LAUGH BLITZ OF 1941
Caught in the Draft Synopsis
Don Bolton is a movie star who can't stand loud noises. To evade the draft, he decides to get married...but falls for a colonel's daughter. By mistake, he and his two cronies enlist. In basic training, Don hopes to make a good impression on the fair Antoinette and her father, but his military career is largely slapstick. Will he ever get his corporal's stripes?
Caught in the Draft (1941) is a comedy, romance and war film directed by David Butler, released on July 4, 1941 with a runtime of 1h 22m. It stars Bob Hope, Dorothy Lamour, Eddie Bracken and Lynne Overman. Viewers rate it 5.9 out of 10 across 19 ratings.
- Director:
- David Butler
- Writers:
- Harry Tugend
- Producers:
- Buddy G. DeSylva
- Cinematographer:
- Karl Struss
- Composer:
- Victor Young
- Production:
- Paramount Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Caught in the Draft (1941) Trailer
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Caught in the Draft Cast & Crew
Main cast
Bob Hope
as Don Bolton
Dorothy Lamour
as Antoinette 'Tony' Fairbanks
Eddie Bracken
as Bert Sparks
Lynne Overman
as Steve Riggs
Clarence Kolb
as Col. Peter Fairbanks
- Paul Hurst
Paul Hurst
as Sgt. Burns
Ferike Boros
as Yetta
Irving Bacon
as Cogswell
Arthur Loft
as Movie director
Phyllis Ruth
as Margie
Edgar Dearing
as Recruiting Sergeant
Marie Blake
as Castor Oil Nurse (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by David Butler, written by Harry Tugend, produced by Buddy G. DeSylva.
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Caught in the Draft Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.9/10 from 19 ratings.
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Caught in the Draft – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Caught in the Draft online?
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Caught in the Draft (1941) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Caught in the Draft?
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The main cast of Caught in the Draft (1941) includes Bob Hope, Dorothy Lamour, Eddie Bracken, Lynne Overman and Clarence Kolb. The film was directed by David Butler. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Caught in the Draft released?
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Caught in the Draft was released on July 4, 1941 and runs for 1h 22m.
Is Caught in the Draft worth watching?
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Caught in the Draft (1941) holds an average rating of 5.9 out of 10 from 19 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy, romance and war films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Caught in the Draft?
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