The Adventures of a Rookie(1943)
A terrific new comedy twosome in a riot of laughs, gags and gals!
The Adventures of a Rookie Synopsis
Two bumbling GIs manage to get themselves invited to a dinner party at a boarding house "for women only". When the cook comes down with scarlet fever, the authorities quarantine the house and the pair find themselves locked up in a house full of attractive women.
The Adventures of a Rookie (1943) is a comedy film directed by Leslie Goodwins, released on August 19, 1943 with a runtime of 1h 6m. It stars Wally Brown, Alan Carney, Richard Martin and Margaret Landry. Viewers rate it 7.5 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- Leslie Goodwins
- Writers:
- M. Coates Webster, Edward James, William Bowers
- Producers:
- Bert Gilroy
- Cinematographer:
- Jack MacKenzie
- Production:
- RKO Radio Pictures
- Status:
- Released
The Adventures of a Rookie Cast & Crew
Main cast
Wally Brown
as Jerry Miles
Alan Carney
as Mike Strager
Richard Martin
as Bob Prescott
- Margaret Landry
Margaret Landry
as Peggy Linden
Erford Gage
as Sgt. Burke
Patti Brill
as Patsy
Rita Corday
as Ruth
Robert Andersen
as Sgt. Wilson
Stanley Andrews
as Gen. Ames (uncredited)
Byron Foulger
as Mr. Linden (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Leslie Goodwins, written by M. Coates Webster, Edward James and William Bowers, produced by Bert Gilroy.
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The Adventures of a Rookie Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.5/10 from 2 ratings.
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The Adventures of a Rookie – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Adventures of a Rookie online?
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The Adventures of a Rookie (1943) is available to stream on TCM. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Adventures of a Rookie?
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The main cast of The Adventures of a Rookie (1943) includes Wally Brown, Alan Carney, Richard Martin, Margaret Landry and Erford Gage. The film was directed by Leslie Goodwins. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Adventures of a Rookie released?
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The Adventures of a Rookie was released on August 19, 1943 and runs for 1h 6m.
Is The Adventures of a Rookie worth watching?
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The Adventures of a Rookie (1943) holds an average rating of 7.5 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.