All language subtitles for Buck.Privates.1941.1080p.BluRay.x264-SADPANDA

MAN ON NEWSREEL:
September 14, 1940.

Congress passes
the first peacetime

Selective Service
Training Act

in the history of the nation.

President Roosevelt
signs the draft bill,

an epochal step
in national defense.

Impressive ceremonies.

Secretary of War
Stimson is blindfolded,

draws the first number
from 9,000 sealed capsules.

The first number drawn
by the Secretary of War

is serial number 158.

MAN ON NEWSREEL: And the
youth of America prepare

to become peacetime
buck privates.

(HORNS HONKING)

(TIRES SCREECH)

That's no way
to drive, Martin.

Sorry, sir.

The line forms
on the left.

You play soldier.

Everything seems to be running
smoothly, Captain Johnson.

Yes, sir. We're getting
a fine group of men.

More teeth and
less flat feet.

That's splendid.
I'll see you later.

Captain Johnson?
Yes?

I'm Randolph Parker.

Dad's in Washington now, heading
some kind of defense board.

I suppose you've
heard from him?

No.

Well, I'm sure you will.

Dad's bound to want
me working with him.

So about this order
to report for training?

Why, of course, Mr.
Parker, I understand.

If you'll just step in here, we'll
be delighted to take care of you.

Thanks.

You're sure this
won't take long?

Oh, no. You'll hang
your hat there, please.

Yes.

And your coat, too.

My coat?
MAN: Wide, please.

And the rest of
your clothes, please.

MAN: Tonsils okay.
The rest of my...

Open, please.

Wide.
155. Next.

Tonsils okay. Next.

Wide, please.

175. Next.

Name?

I'm Robert Martin,

number 158.

158? Say, that's
a nice number.

Imagine me being
first prize in a raffle?

(BOTH LAUGH)

Give the boy
a break, Officer.

He's reporting
for service.

MAN: That's the stuff.
That's fine and dandy.

Now, friends, I don't want
to give you any sales talk,

but in my time I've
advertised tooth powder,

face powder, foot
powder and flea powder.

I've lived on
the bounty of the county

and done my boarding
with the warden.

Never have I ever
had the opportunity

of presenting such
merchandise to the public.

Feel that material.
That's enough.

Now, friends, ordinarily
this tie would sell

in any haberdashery
for $1.50.

But am I asking you
for $1.50? No.

Am I asking
you for $1? No.

Am I asking you
for 50 cents? No.

All I am asking
for is 10 cents.

Wait a minute. Let me
get a word in or two.

Go ahead. Go on.

I'll listen to you
for a while.

Thanks very kindly. Now, neighbor,
how much money have you got?

I've got in
the vicinity of $28.

You've got $28?

In the vicinity. In the
neighborhood, I got 3 bucks.

Then, you've got $3?

Roughly speaking-

Roughly speaking?

When you smooth it out,
I got a buck.

Then you have $1?
You have $1.

That's all
I wanted to know.

The gentleman
buys 10 ties.

How can he sell
ties that cheap?

We ain't got
no overhead.

We haven't even got a
license to sell these ties.

Feel that material.

It won't wrinkle or fade.

(SINGING) Fade, Smitty, fade

What's wrong?
What's wrong?

The opper-cay is here,
the opper-cay

Come here, you!

Get in the cab.

Hey, cabbie, step on it.

We're trying to
get away from a cop.

BOTH: on, yeah?

(BOTH EXCLAIM)

(WHISTLES) Herbie. Quick.
What?

Get in line. We'll
hide in the movies.

Yeah, and when we get in,
we'll stay a long time.

All right. Get a couple of tickets.
Okay.

What are you,
a wise guy?

You want to fight?
Take your coat off.

It's much cooler
this way, ain't it?

Go ahead.
Get a couple of tickets.

What's your hurry?
What's your hurry?

We got rid
of that dumb cop.

(HERBIE HUMMING)

How much to get in?

Nothing. We're going
to give you $21.

Oh, bank night.
Giving any dishes away?

No, a tin plate.

Tin plates,
what a novelty.

Now we can start
our new set.

You want to step inside.

Come on, or we
won't get a seat.

Hey, usher. Hey, you.

What picture's
playing in here?

You're in the army now.

Good. I never
saw that picture.

Calling Dr. Goldwater.
Calling Dr. Goldwater.

What's this calling
Dr. Goldwater?

It must be a double feature.
I guess so.

Draftee? Not a bit. You feel it?

No.

I feel very comfortable in here.

Right over there.

Hey, come on.

Let's register before
the drawing starts.

Think you're
gonna win, huh?

Step fight up, 'BOYS-

Sign right here, please.

"Please." Boy,
what polite ushers.

Quiet!

And let me have your signature
right there, please.

I'd be delighted.
And I hope I win.

Well, congratulations, men.

We're glad to
have you in the army.

BOTH: Thanks! What?

The army?

You won! Gangway! Mutiny!

Going someplace, boys?

Yeah, yes, we're
going someplace.

We're going in the army,
and you can't touch us.

So you're going
in the army, eh?

Well, I'll be
seeing you.

What am I laughing at?

What are you putting
your tie on for?

Somebody might
come in.

239. You just made it.

If you'd been over 240, we'd
had to turn you down. Next.

Hey, Smitty, did you hear that?
Yes.

If you're over 240 pounds,
they don't take you.

That's right.
Boy, am I lucky.

Hey, look, get
a load of this. 241.

Sit down before
you get in trouble.

Get away.

MAN: 164, 164. Next.

239. Next.

158 and a half. Next.

173 and a quarter. Next.

164. Next.

Sit still. You act as though
you've got a hot foot.

Hot foot? Brother, you got a
very poor sense of direction.

MAN: 158 and a half. Next.

Boy, this is arson.

MAN: 164. Next.

That's you, Herbie.

Okay, Smitty, have a
good time in the army.

241.

It's gonna be okay.

Congratulations, my boy.

You're in the army
by two ounces.

Two ounces?
Double-crosser.

Just for that, you go to
bed without your supper.

And that I will obey the
President of the United States.

ALL: And that I will obey the
President of the United States.

And the orders of the
officers appointed over me

according to the rules
and articles of war.

ALL: And the orders of the
officers appointed over me

according to the rules
and articles of war.

You men will report at the
High Street Armory at 7:00.

We will leave from the
railway station at 9:00.

Until then, dismissed.

I'm gonna go home
to my mama.

Will you get my hat, Martin?
I left it in the other room.

Mr. Parker.
Yes?

I've worked for you
for two years, haven't I?

Yeah, that's right.

It's been quite
an experience.

I've carried you upstairs and put
you to bed any number of times.

Why bring that up?

I got you out of fights
with nightclub waiters

and gambling
house bouncers.

Yeah, so?

Remember that night I froze
both my ears waiting for you?

And that little
accident you had

where I took the rap
and went to jail?

Look, Martin.
Let's not reminisce.

Yeah, but we're
in the army now.

And I think it's about time
I tendered my resignation.

Very well. Tender it.

Yes, sir.

What do you think of that?
That gives me an idea.

Turn on the heat and get
me in the army, will you?

- So what? Don't.
- Why...

Well, what are
you waiting for?

(WHISTLE BLOWS)

(WHISTLE BLOWS)

OFFICER: Detail!
Detail!

Halt!
Halt!

Let the men fall out
until train time.

Yes, sir.

You men can fall out, but
don't go out of this area.

Say your goodbyes, and when
I say, "Fall in," be here.

Dismissed.

All right, girls.
You can go into action.

Cigarette, soldier?
Compliments of the army.

Everything all right here?

You look lonesome.

Won't you have
an apple?

Cigarette, soldier?

Judy Gray,
what are you doing here?

I joined the army.
Go on.

I'm a camp hostess now.

It's something new.

We're going to try
to give the boys

the feeling that
the camp is their home.

You know, add
the feminine touch.

Say now, that'll make being
drafted a lot more popular.

I think it's pretty
popular right now.

Your cigarette, sir?
Thanks.

See you later, Bob.

Apple?
Compliments of the army.

I'm sorry, sir, but
your mother's inside, sir.

Go away, Edmunds.

My mother?
Yes, sir.

Oh, that's all I need.

Scram, you beautiful thing.

Come on, come on, come on.
What is this?

She's coming this way, sir.

Very good work,
Edmunds.

Better fix your face,
sir. Fix your face.

Have an apple, boys?
Cigarette?

Cigarette?

Randolph, my boy.

Hello, Mother. Captain.

I phoned your father.

Yeah?

He'll have you out
of this in no time.

Did he say
exactly when?

A week at the most.

I suppose you'll just have to
make the best of the ordeal.

You'll pardon my saying so, Mrs.
Parker, but it won't be an ordeal.

As a matter of fact,
a year in the army

can do a great
deal for any man.

Just heaps.

I can understand how it
may benefit some men,

those who have no
advantages in their homes.

I know, but...

But his education and background
should certainly entitle him

to more than
these other young men.

How can they make
a Yale man a private?

Would you care for
some chewing gum?

Yes, thanks.

Have you got a lollipop?
Mmm-hmm.

You like lollipops?

I'm a sucker
for these things.

Cigarette, sir?

Gee, she's a nice-looking
messenger-boy girl.

Stop looking at her.

I was only looking at her

to see if she was
looking at me

to see if I was
looking at her.

Remember our
vaudeville days?

You remember those
three little girls

who worked with us
on the same bill?

Look over there.

Oh, the Andrews Sisters.
Oh, boy.

(SINGING) You're a lucky
fellow, Mr. Smith

To be able to live as you do

And to have that
swell Miss Liberty gal

Carrying the torch for you

You're a lucky
fellow, Mr. Smith

Do you know just
how highly you rate?

You should thank your
lucky stars and I mean

You should thank all 48

Man, you've really
got a family tree

With Washington, Jefferson
Lincoln and Lee

You're lucky to have
ancestors like that

Don't you know you were born
with a feather in your hat?

You're a very,
very wealthy gent

I don't care if
you haven't a cent

You've got your American way

And, brother, that ain't hay

If some poor suckers
could choose

they'd love to
be in your shoes

That proves that
your good fortune's no myth

You're a lucky
fellow, Mr. Smith

"K" Company, fall in!

You're a lucky
fellow, Mr. Smith

To be able to live as you do

And to have that
swell Miss Liberty gal

Carrying the torch for you

You're a lucky
fellow, Mr. Smith

Do you know just
how highly you rate?

You should thank your
lucky stars and I mean

You should thank all 48

Man, you've really
got a family tree

Those bags are
too much for you.

Why don't you
get a redcap?

Why should I
get a red cap?

What's the matter
with the hat I got on?

You're lucky to have
ancestors like that

Don't you know you were born
with a feather in your hat?

You're a lucky
fellow, Mr. Smith

You can say that
again. Yes, ma'am.

Can you use some smokes?

Say,don%
mind if I do.

Charge it to your Uncle Sam

You're a lucky
fellow, Mr. Smith

You should really
be shouting with joy

Yes, ma'am, that's
just what I'm doing,

'cause I'm Uncle Sammy's
fair-haired boy.

Boys, you're rolling
in a lot of wealth

Your speech is free.
Yes, siree!

And you've got
your health.

Sure, we've got
our health.

And tell me why not.

(SINGING) Take a look at the
great constitution we've got

Say, this fellow
we've been talking to

might be our president
before he's through.

And I mean that all,
all on the square

Well, say now, I declare.

You're blushing red,
white and blue

but, buddy,
that's all right, too

Because those colors
look good on you

You're a lucky
fellow, Mr. Smith

You're a lucky fellow
and if suckers could choose

They would love to be
in your little shoesies

That proves that
your good fortune's no myth

You're a lucky
fellow, Mr. Smith

(ALL CHEER)

Oh, hello.

Hello.

Need a light, soldier?

Yeah, thanks.

I didn't catch your name.

I didn't throw it.

Don't go away.

But I have to.
I'm on duty.

A hostess' first duty is to
keep the soldiers happy.

And I will not be happy unless
we get better acquainted.

We have a full year
to become acquainted.

But I'll be out of
the army in a week.

What's the matter, Judy?

Just a fresh recruit trying
out the manual of arms.

Oh, Bob, please. It wasn't anything.
Really.

Judy, we're running
out of chewing gum.

Do you have any to spare?

Yes, Patty.

I'm just telling you
to stay away from her.

I'll pick my own
company, Martin.

Maybe on Park Avenue,
but not in the army.

Keep away from Judy.

Judy, eh? Private stock?

(HERBIE MURMURS)
Why,you“.

It's no good, huh?
Excuse me.

You guys seen my pal?

No, I haven't.

You haven't seen him, huh?

(WHISTLES)

I always did prefer
cinders to cigar smoke.

Do you boys mind if we share
this platform with you?

No, not at all.

Come right in.

Finish our dance later?

You've got a date.

Come on
and do your duty.

There it is, boys.
Seven is a natural.

MAN 1: Cleaned me.
MAN 2: Talk about hot dice.

MAN 3: There goes
my lesson for today.

What are you doing, boys?

He just gave us
a lesson in dice.

Dice? What's dice?

It's a game. Don't you play games?
A game?

Yeah, I play jacks.

He Ways jacks.

I'm up to my foursies.

Oh, behave.
That's the game.

Will you teach me
how to play that?

Will I teach you
how to play it?

I should say I will.
Will I teach him?

You see, there's numbers
on there from one to six.

Now, you roll them out, and if
you should roll a one and a six,

that's a seven. That's a natural.
You win.

If you roll a five
and a two, that's seven.

That's a natural.
You win.

If you roll a four and
a three, that's seven.

That's a natural.
You win.

That's all you
do is win?

Well, no.

You can lose, too.

Well, not often.

If you roll a one and a two,
that's craps. You lose.

If you roll two sixes,
that's craps. You lose.

You can win or you can lose.
Thafsit

That's fair.

See, seven you win
and craps you lose.

Let's play.
You want to play?

All right, here you are.
You roll the dice.

Okay, we'll
play for money?

Yes, we play. Now, how
much you want to bet?

I'll bet $10.

$10. That's a good bet.

There you are.
Now, good luck to you.

Here I go. Seven you win,
craps you lose. Go ahead.

Here I go.

Seven. I win.

Yes. Wait a minute,
I forgot to tell you,

don't pick up
the money right away.

I do get to
pick it up? Yeah.

Yeah. Sure.
It's your money.

Yes, yes, yes. You roll them again.
I roll them...

How much you
want to bet?

Fade that.

"FadethaF? VVait a minute.
VVait a minute.

Just a minute.
Just a minute.

Don't get so rough.

Wait a minute.

Where did you get
that "fade that"?

Why? Did I say
something wrong?

No, you said it
too darn right!

I'm sorry.
Sorry.

You sure you've never played
this game before?

All right.

Here you are. Go ahead.

Okay. Same thing?

Yeah, same thing.

Here I go again.

Go ahead.

(HERBIE EXCLAIMS)

Seven again. I win.

Yes, you win again.

Iguessifs beginner's luck. Yeah.

What do you want to bet now?
Let it ride.

"Let it ride"?
Wait a minute.

Now, just a minute.

Now, wait a minute. Now, don't tell
me you got that out of thin air.

I heard that at the clubhouse.
That's what I thought.

I must confess.
Come on.

Well, there was a bunch of
boys over in the clubhouse,

and they had lumps of sugar and
they was throwing them out.

And I heard one of
the boys say that.

But you didn't
play in the game?

They wouldn't let me.
I was too young.

Well, that's different.
I didn't...

Starting Tuesday I'm
going out with girls.

I don't blame you. Sure.

Well, that's all right.
Go ahead.

Okay-

I thought you'd
played the game.

What do you think?

Same thing.

There you go. Four.

A little Joe.
"Little Joe"?

Now, wait a minute.
Now, just a minute.

Clubhouse!
Clubhouse!

Clubhouse, yes.

You learned an awful lot at
that clubhouse, didn't you?

Four is your number.

But don't forget,
if you throw a seven

before you make
that four, you lose.

Okay.
Go ahead.

You start.
You start.

Uh-uh! Uh-uh!

I'll be legitimate.

You'd better be.

(EXCLAIMS)

Clubhouse.

Three. You lose.
How come?

Vvhatdkiyou roll the first time?
Foun

What did you just roll?
Three.

Four and three is what?
Seven.

I said seven. Certainly.
You add them up.

He didn't say anything
about adding them up.

Go down to the clubhouse
and learn that.

That's not fair. VVait a
minute, wait a minute.

We're gonna play my way. You're
not gonna use my money now?

For a change, yes.

You've used mine
long enough.

Put it all down.

Here, you don't
care, do you?

All right, watch them.
Here they go.

Six. Six is the point.
Six. Six.

Well, boys, watch this one.

Six again. You lose!

No, no, no. lwin.

VVhat'd you roll the first time?
Six.

What'd you just roll?
Six.

Six and six is 12, craps,
boxcars, Big Bennys.

(TRAIN WHISTLE BLOWING)

Detail, halt.

Take it easy for
a few minutes, boys.

You'll be inoculated just
as soon as the jam's over.

Hey, what are we
waiting for?

Come on. Let's go.

Go ahead.

Step up, boys.
Get yourself a tie.

Get a load of them, fellows.
10 cents each. Real silk.

Won't rip or tear. See?

Must be one of
the cheap nickel ones.

Put that grip away!
Yes, sir.

And don't sell any more
ties out of that case.

Yes, sir. You heard
what the sergeant said.

Don't sell no more
ties out of that case.

Well, how does he expect
us to make a living?

That's easy. Come on, fellows.
Come on down here.

I got ties,
10 cents each.

Next.

I don't like this.
Next.

Don't be scared.
All you do is go up there.

The doctor takes
a needle.

Like this,
it's all over.

Be brave.
Next.

Don't push, brother.

Hi, shorty.

(WHISTLES)

Next.

Don't be scared.
I'm right behind you.

(EXCLAIMS IN PAIN)

(CLATTERING)

Hope they're not out
of style when I get out.

Yeah, clean them,
press them.

Give them a double dose of
mothballs and throw them away.

SERGEANT '. Beta“, ha“.

Right face.

At ease, men. You may
rest your equipment.

I'm Captain Williams, commanding
officer of this company,

and, men, I'm just as new
to you as you are to me.

We all have the same
job ahead of us.

And I believe we'll
find it an interesting one.

A great many people are
counting on our success,

people from all
walks of life

who are contributing to this
great national defense program

just as much
as you or l.

I refer to the factory
workers, the farmers,

the citizens whose taxes
are paying for this training,

the people of America.

Now, no one expects you to be
seasoned soldiers overnight,

but we're going to
do everything we can

to help you in
every possible way.

And I believe if
we all work together

that we'll make "K" Company a unit
of which any regiment can be proud.

Sergeant Callahan?
Yes, sir.

Appoint acting corporals
and assign the men to tents.

Yes, sir.

Sergeant, first seven men,
last tent on your left.

First seven men, fightface.
Acting corporal.

Next seven men,

second to last
tent on your left.

I never knew you made
your own bed at home.

I must have
forgotten to tell you.

MAN: Men, the new sarge.

21 bucks a month
to be a chambermaid.

Oh, fix it up.

Hello, boys. I'm
Collins, your sergeant.

Smitty, that voice
is very familiar.

Too familiar.

Who's acting
corporal here?

I am, Sergeant.

Well,

this is gonna be more
fun than I expected.

So you gentlemen
are in my section.

Not anymore.
We're resigning.

Herbie, pick up your things.

Right.

Where are you going?

To collect my
social security.

You can't collect your social
security until you're 65.

Seeing you,
I aged 35 years.

Put that down. Put it...

VVell. It's a put-up job.
It's a frame-up.

I never saw this stuff
before in all my life.

In that case, you'll
never miss this, will you?

That'll cost you $1.50.
What?

Who said that?
Not me.

Smitty, I don't
think he likes me.

Not bad. Not at all bad.

Where did you learn
to make up a bunk?

Military school.

Why didn't you tell
the first sergeant?

You might have been
made acting corporal.

You can have
the whole army.

By next Monday
I'll be through with it.

So you're the one
they've been talking about,

the dude with
all the drag.

That's me, Sarge.

(HUMMING)

Only singing.

(CONTINUES HUMMING)

Hey, you with
all the drag.

Drag yourself over here

and see if you can show these
monkeys how to make up a bunk.

And you two pay attention.

If you can't stand
up like a soldier,

let's see if you can
learn to sleep like one.

Sergeant, will you
tuck me in bed?

(GROANS)

Get rid of that thing!

Throw it out!
Understand?

Well, you heard
what the sergeant said.

Throw it out.

(GASPS)

(PANTS)

Hello, Bob.
Having a little trouble?

Yeah, sort of.

You know, when you want to
write a letter to a girl...

How would you
start a love letter?

There's only one way
to write a love letter.

(SINGING) Sweetheart, my own

You don't know how I miss you

Just thought I'd drop a line
and let you know I'm fine

Except I wish you were here

I've been so blue

What I'd give
just to kiss you

It rained a bit tonight
but now the stars are bright

Gee, but I wish you were here

Each night when
lights are out

I make up dreams
about you and me

And like the fairy tales
I used to read

They all end happily

Sweetheart, my own

How I long

To be with you

I miss you more each day

There's not much else to say

Except

I wish you were here

Wonderful service.

I got an answer to my letter
before I even wrote it.

Army service.

On, I get it.

Nothing personal, huh?

I'll let you know
about that a little later.

There's one thing you
can tell me right now.

Have you seen any more of my
ex-boss, if you know what I mean?

I know what you mean.

I haven't seen him
and I don't intend to.

You don't know
that man like I do.

He'll be around,
but so will I.

WOMAN: Oh, Judy.

You certainly get
the cute ones.

Miss Durling wants
to see you.

Thanks, honey.

Miss Gray, this is
Private Randolph Parker.

How do you do,
Miss Gray?

I've been very
anxious to meet you.

How do you do?

DURLING: Mr. Parker saw you in
the Recreation Hall tonight

and asked for
a formal introduction.

Yes. You see,
I'm new around here,

and I don't make
friends very easily.

So I thought if Miss
Durling could spare you,

you might show me around.

You don't know
your way around?

Not in this
neighborhood.

Now, run along,
you two.

Take good care of her, Randolph.
I'll do my best.

And thank you, Miss Durling,
more than you know.

I had to see you.
I want to tell you...

This is the main
Recreation Hall.

Soda, soft drinks
and ice cream

may be purchased
at the fountain

as well as candy, cigarettes,
cigars and razor blades.

Now, look, Judy...

In the reading room,

youWlfind the latest
copies of all magazines,

as well as a carefully
selected library.

The post office is the first
building to the west.

Which way is west?

That way.

You go out this
door and turn...

I'd never find that.

A Yale man.

There's the post office.
You can see it from here.

How about forgetting
what happened on the train?

What happened on the train?

It was all your
own fault, you know.

My fault?
Certainly.

Five double malts.

Why don't you
order another one

and make it
an even half a dozen?

I don't want to make
a pig out of myself.

Herbie?

Yes. Corp?

(WHISTLES)

Vvhoevertouches the heads
of those double malts

dies like a dog,
unquote.

Ask any man if he'd pass
up a chance to kiss you.

Nonsense.

I'll prove it to you.
Hey, soldier. Hey.

Private Parker?
Yes?

Captain Williams wants to see
you right away. Excuse me.

That's fine. Maybe he's heard
from the old man. I'd better go.

Of course. Wait here.
I'll be right back.

Okay, Corp,
she's all yours.

(WHISTLES)
Thanks,paL

I think you'll find it
on the first shelf.

You may not know it,
but you've just been rescued.

What do you mean?

The captain doesn't
want to see Parker.

But I want to see you.

I get it.
The old army game, huh?

Hiya, neighbor.
How you feeling?

Not a penny.
Now, come on.

Herb, did I ask you
for any money?

You got that
look in your eye.

Listen, you cleaned me out in
that crap game, didn't you?

You gave me a lesson,
that's all I know.

Do me a favor.
Loan me $50.

Smitty, I can't.

I can't lend you $50.
Yes, you can.

No,I can%. All I got is $40.
That's all.

All right, give me the $40
and you owe me 10.

Okay. I owe you 10.

That's right.

How come I owe you 10?

What did I ask you for?
50.

How much did you give me?
40.

So you owe me $10.

That's right.

But you owe me 40.

Now, don't change
the subject.

I'm not changing
the subject.

You're trying to
change my finances.

Come on, now.
Give me my $40.

All right,
there's your $40.

Now give me
the $10 you owe me.

I'm paying you on account.
On account?

On account I don't know
how I owe it to you.

If that's the way
you feel about it,

it's the last time I'll ever
ask you for the loan of $50.

Wait a minute, Smitty.

How can I
loan you $50 now?

All I have is 30.

Well, give me the 30,
and you owe me 20.

Okay. This is getting
worse all the time.

First I owe him 10,
now I owe him 20.

Why do you run
yourself into debt?

I'm not running in.
You're pushing me.

I can't help it if you
can't handle yourfinances.

I do all right
with my money.

And you're doing
all right with mine, too.

Now, wait a minute. I asked
you for the loan of $50.

You gave me 30.

So, you owe me $20.
20 and 30 is 50.

No. No, no, no.
25 and 25 is 50.

All right,
here's your $30.

Now give me back
the 20 you owe me.

Fine guy.
Won't loan a pal $50.

How can I loan you 50?
All I got now is 10.

VVait. To show you that I'm your
pal, you want to double that?

Go ahead. See you later.

I don't want
that kind of money.

On the up-and-up.
Hold it.

Take a number,
any number at all

from one to 10
and don't tell me.

I got it.

Istherunnber odd or even? Even.

Is the number
between one and three?

No.

Between three and five?

No. I think I got him.

Between five and seven?
Yeah.

Number six?
Right.

HOW did he do that?

(EXCLAIMS)

(REVEILLE PLAYING)

See how I rolled
that pack?

Very neatly.

Some of you men have been
getting away with murder.

Brown, let me
see you do it.

Now ain't this a fine thing
for the army to give anybody?

What's the matter?

By the time you get this here
thing rolled and packed,

you'd be too
tired to fight.

Snap into it, Brown.

It's mutiny.

How can you
be so stupid?

That just comes
to me natural.

(HORN HONKING)

Well, goodbye, boys.

It's been nice knowing you.

Parker, where do you
think you're going?

I just saw my father drive in.
I thought I'd...

Never mind about that.

You stay here until the
instruction period's over.

All right, Brown, on his
back now, on his back.

No! Not you, you idiot!

The pack. Put the
pack on his back.

I thought we were going
for a piggyback ride.

I haven't played piggyback
since I was a kid.

You're still a kid.
I'm playing now.

All right.
Come on. Get it on.

You heard what
the captain says.

You've got more left hands
than the entire company.

That's good, huh?

Quiet.

I'll pick it up later.

I'll put it in
my own pocket.

Get up there, will you?

Give him a hand, Smith.
Give him a hand.

You know what he said,
give me a hand.

Give him a hand.

(GASPS)

Oh, hello.
What are you doing tonight?

You imbecile!

Get your silly
carcass off of me!

I'll... I'll...
Sergeant Collins.

I'll attend to you later.

What's cooking, Sarge?

Get out of here.

Private Parker, report to brigade
headquarters immediately.

Thanks, Sergeant.

Well, boys, looks
like this is it.

All right, Mr. Parker, we'll
try to see things your way.

Private Parker
reporting, sir.

Captain Williams ordered
me to report to you.

At ease.

Hello, Dad.
Hello, Son.

You're looking better
than your letters intimated.

Ifeelfine, but I thought
you'd forgotten about me.

Your mother didn't
give me a chance.

I came down here
as soon as I could.

Did you fix everything up?

I had a little difficulty,
but everything's arranged.

That's fine.

Well, why don't you
take a look around

while I get out
of my uniform?

I can't.

Why not?

Because I have to return
to Washington at once,

because you're not getting
out of that uniform.

Dad, you just
said that you'd...

That I just fixed everything up.
VVeH,lhave.

It seems that your father has a
little more respect for army life

and army institutions
than you have, Parker.

We were quite
ready to cooperate

with the Washington
authorities...

But I talked them out of it.

This camp may be short of sport
roadsters and chorus girls,

but it's excellently equipped
to make a man out of a playboy.

You're going to stay here
the full year and like it.

(SINGING)
I'll be with you

In apple blossom time

I'll be with you

To change your name to mine

Maybe one day in May

I'll come and say

Happy the bride

That the sun shines on today

What a wonderful

Wedding there will be

What a wonderful

Day for you and me

Church bells will chime

You will be mine

In apple blossom

Time

I'll be with you

When?

In apple blossom time

Then what will you do?

Then I'll be with you

To change your name to mine

When Will that be?

One day maybe in May

Then what will you do?

I'll come and
say to you, dear

Happy the bride that

The sun shines on today

Then what a wonderful

Wedding there will be

One day in May

What a very,
very wonderful day

For you and me, dear

Church bells will chime

You will be mine

When?

In apple

In apple blossom time

(HUMMING)

Did I remember to say thanks
for keeping this date?

Mere curiosity.

Curiosity?

Uh-huh.

Why a certain soldier
decided to stay in the army,

that's gossip item number
one in camp today.

Maybe he wanted
to be near you.

Of course.

It couldn't be
because he decided

the army might
do him some good?

What good?

My dad had some pretty
fair ideas aboutthat

He was a captain
in the Fighting 69th.

I remember Mother telling me
how he always believed

that army life changed
boys into men.

He always said it was
the great leveler.

It doesn't care how much a man
has in the bank or how little.

All the army cares about is how
much of a man a man can be.

You're wasting your
breath on him, Judy.

The captain wants
to see you at once.

Very funny.

Tell him I can't
make it right now.

And on your way, soldier.

Oh, no. This is
as far as I go.

I said on your way.

I said this is
as far as I go.

All right, we'll just have to
pretend that you're not here.

Now then, Judy, about Sunday, how do
you think we should start our day?

Judy's promised to spend
her day off with me.

Why don't we let
Judy decide about that?

Martin, did you tell Parker the
captain wanted to see him?

I did, Sergeant.

What are you waiting for,
an engraved invitation?

I thought he was kidding.
You get on over there.

The captain's been waiting for you
so long he's got corns on his hips.

Okay, Sarge.
Goodbye, Judy.

And, you, Martin.
Yes, Sergeant?

That bed of yours
looks like a goat's nest.

And your pillow. What have you
been doing, picking a chicken?

What? I left it in order.

I suppose somebody
else messed it up.

Somebody did...

Well, you straighten it out.
Now, get going.

Judy,HLH
Get going, soldier.

Don't tell me he needs a valet
to keep his things in order.

Well, as a matter of fact,
he's rather neat about it.

It took me every bit of
10 minutes to scramble it up.

Say, by the way, isn't
Sunday your day off?

Why, Sergeant.

One, two, three, four.
One, two, three, four.

Detail, halt.

Get back there. You
first four, form in.

Right face.

Forward, march.

Detail, halt! Left face!

Order arms!

(GASPS)

(GROANS)

You four men are undoubtedly
the dumbest numbskulls

I've ever had
the misfortune of drilling.

Private Smith, fall out.

Smith, you seem to know
what this is all about.

I want you to
take over these men

and drill them
for half an hour

and see if you can
sweat some sense into them.

I'm exhausted.

The rest of you
men follow me.

Forward, march.

Dick, put my
gun in the tent.

Left.

Attention.

Never mind that.

That's my pal. Big man.
He's a captain.

Wipe that smile
off your face.

Wipe it off!

It's off, I mean...
Quiet!

I mean...
Quiet!

What are you doing?
I'm talking to myself.

Well, don't talk so loud!

Well, I gotta hear
what I got to say.

Quiet. Count off.

One, two, three, four.

BingQ!

Now you behave yourself,
do you understand?

I won't warn you again.

Get your chins up!
Get your chest out!

(COUGHS)
Throw out your chest.

Get your chest out!
Throw it out!

I'm not through with it yet.
Quiet!

Right shoulder arms!

(GRUNTS)

Come on. Pick it up.

I thought I had it.
All right!

Pick it up! Come on,
come on. Snap into it.

What's the matter?
Big man now...

Quiet!

Okay, Okay-

Order arms.

I'll have a cap pistol.

You keep quiet.

I won't warn you again.
All right. All right.

All right!
Pick on somebody else.

Quiet.

Right shoulder arms!

I said right shoulder arms.
That's your left shoulder.

I'm left-handed.
Get it over.

It feels better over here!

Get it over there!

What a nut.

Get it over there!

Left shoulder arms!
Right shoulder arms!

Why don't you
make up your mind?

Get back there.
Come on.

Right shoulder arms!
Left shoulder arms!

SMITH: Quiet! Quiet!

Do as you're told.
Order arms.

Right shoulder arms!
Left shoulder arms!

Quiet!

Present arms!

Come on, I don't want it.
I don't want it!

Do you want it?

Put it up there.
Get it up!

Get it up! Right face.

Come on. Come on.
Left face.

Turn with the rest of them.

That guy hit me.

Well, turn with
the rest of them.

Pick it up.

Right face!

Oh, come on. Left face.

Pick up that gun!
Now do as you're told.

Turn with the
rest of them.

Pick it up!

Right face.
Right face.

Forward march.

Halt. Halt. Halt.
Where are you going?

I don't know.
I don't know.

You don't know?
Well, find out.

Now, get with it.

What time is it?
None of your business.

Okay-

About face.

Forward march.

Hi, fellas.
Halt! Halt!

You guys are going
the wrong way.

Will you get
in line here?

I don't know. You got me
in this mess, brother.

Get a load of this.

Right face. Forward march. Halt!

Right face.

Forward march.

Halt.

Right face.

Forward march.

(GROANS)
Halt!

Get a load of this.

Left face.

Gently.

Right face.
Right face.

(MUTTERS)

(EXHALES)

Boy, what a time we
had with them three.

Forward march.

My feet are killing me,

(MOANS)

and do these shoes hurt.

Well, no wonder, man.

Look what you've
got in them.

How do you like that?

And I thought I had
fallen arches.

Boy, am I dumb.
You are dumb.

And to prove to you
how dumb you really are,

suppose you had $5 in this pants
pocket and $10 in this pants pocket.

What would you have?
The captain's pants on.

There you are. You see?

What are you asking me
those kind of questions for?

They're all silly...

Why don't you ask me a nice easy one?
All right.

Ask me something about
that big, a small one.

All right. Will you answer it?
Yeah.

All right, say
you're 40 years old.

You're 40...
Who's 40?

Well, I mean,
just suppose you're 40...

If I was 40 years old,

I wouldn't be bathing
my feet here in the water.

I wouldn't be in the army. All right.
Now, wait a minute.

I mean, after all,
I took my uncle's advice.

My uncle told me. He said, "Herbie,
you go in the army." That's all.

What uncle?
Uncle Sam.

All right. I understand...
Yes, yes.

He's my uncle,
your uncle.

He's everybody's uncle in the army.
Yes, yes, yes.

I understand. He's the
only relative I got.

Wait. Wait a minute.
I like my Uncle Sam.

I know. We all do.

But, look, answer
this question.

You're 40 years old

and you're in love with a
little girl, say, 10 years old.

This one's gonna be a pip.
Wait till I finish.

Now I'm going around

with a 10-year-old girl.
Well, wait a minute.

You got a good idea
where I'm gonna wind up.

Will you wait a minute, please?
Look, you're 40 years old,

and you're in love with this
little girl that's 10 years old.

Now you're four times
as old as that girl.

You couldn't marry
her, could you?

Not unless I come
from the mountains.

There you go. You see...

Why don't you
ask me something...

Wait a minute.
Wait till I finish this.

You're 40. She's 10.

You're four times
as old as that girl.

Now you couldn't marry her,
so you wait five years.

Now the little girl is 15.
You're 45.

You're only three times
as old as that little girl.

So you wait
15 years more.

Now the little girl
is 30. You're 60.

You're only twice as
old as that little girl.

She's catching up.

Well, yes. Yes. Now
here's the question.

How long do you
have to wait before

you and that little
girl are the same age?

What kind of question is that?
Answer the question.

That's ridiculous.
What's ridiculous about it?

If I keep waiting for that
girl, she'll pass me up.

What are you talking about?

She'll wind up
older than I am.

(EXC LAIIVIS) SheWlhave
to wait for me.

Why should
she wait for you?

I was nice enough
to wait for her!

Go to bed.

If that girl don't want to marry
me, she don't have to marry me.

That's silliness.

I mean, after all,
I like her, I'll marry her.

That's your whole trouble.

VVait a minute. Where are you
putting that water? Throw it out.

Okay.
Brown! Smitty!

You! You!
I'll strangle you!

Oh, I'm a bad boy!

MAN: Ready. Aim.

Fire!

Nice shooting.
ALL: Nice shooting.

(CHATTERING)

MAN: Boy, that's swell.

Great shooting, Parker.
Great shooting.

Here. Keep this
and have it framed.

What for?

That isn't half as tough
as a round of skeet.

(GUNSHOT)

It's a shame.

He's just as good
as he thinks he is.

He's plenty good
with a gun, all right.

You're not
so bad yourself.

How are the men
doing, Sergeant?

Best in the regiment.

Oh, yeah'?

I got some Tennessee
boys in my company

that can shoot the spots out of
the five of spades at 300 yards.

You call that shooting?

Why, our boys at 500 yards
can shuffle a deck of cards.

Maybe we can cook
up a five-man match.

Any day-

VVeH,boys,our
fortunes are made.

Every dime of this
company's money is

on that rifle match
tomorrow, over $500.

Including my
buck and a half.

Including the works.
We're all in but Parker.

What's the matter?
Won't he bet on himself?

Collins said
not to tell him.

Why not?

Well, Sarge figures that there's
not enough "L" Company money

to cover that millionaire's
idea of a small bet.

What odds did you get?

Herbie's placing the money.

ALL: Herbie?

Now, don't get excited, boys.

With his baby face, they'll
feel sorry for him.

They're apt to give
him 5-to-4 or 7-to-5.

What do you mean,
5-to-4 or 7-to-5?

I got us a real bet.
ALL: You did?

10-110-1.

ALL: 10-110-1.

Certainly, that's the...
Wait a minute.

Wait a minute.
Wait a minute.

Who put up the 10?

I did. Ten of ours to
one of theirs. 10-to-1.

You did?

Mmm-hmm.

What's the matter?

Did I do something
wrong again?

COLLINS: Parker!

How's you r
tfiggerfingen my boy?

I haven't made
up my mind yet.

Good afternoon, ma'am.

You're going my WaY?

(GUNFIRE)
Hello.

If you're waiting for Martin, he
won't be able to keep his date.

Oh, I see. The captain
wanted to see him.

No, he's shooting with the
company rifle team. Hear him?

I thought you were
the star of the team.

I was until this morning.

And then the strangest thing
happened to my wrist.

I could hardly move it.

So when I told Captain
Williams aboutfl,

he replaced me with the sixth
man on the score sheet.

And Bob was the
sixth man, of course.

Of course.

How does your
wrist feel now?

(GUNFIRE)
What do you think?

And you walked out
on your rifle team

just to chisel a date
with me, is that it?

You're a lot more attractive
than any target in this camp.

The men you sold out,
your company,

bet every cent they
had on the team on you.

They did?

I didn't know that.

I'll make their
losses good.

With what, money?

What else?

It's just that easy
for you, isn't it?

Well, I'll tell
you one thing.

There's no price tag on
loyalty or friendship.

I didn't ask
for this uniform.

Why should I
take it seriously?

After what you did today,

the only friend
you'll have in camp is

the guy who looks at
you out of the mirror.

And if he had
any sense,

he'd stay as far away
from you as I'm going to!

Wait a minute!

Hello, boys.

I'm sorry we lost
the rifle match.

What do you mean "we"?

I want to make
your losses good

if you'll tell me
how much you dropped.

Think I'll take a walk.

There's a strange
smell around here.

Wait a minute, boys.
I said I was sorry.

What do you want me
to do, back flips?

Yeah, wise guy, and we're just
the boys that can flip...

Now, listen, you...

Don't you sock him, Henry!

Come on now.
Attaboy, Bob.

Bop him.

Give it to him, Bob.

(BUGLE PLAYING)

Bob!

Jiggers, the sergeant!

(GROANS)

Hey, jiggers!
Jiggers, the sergeant!

(BUGLE CONTINUES)

We'll finish this later.
You mean I will!

Herbie, the light!
The light!

No, no, no, turn it out.
Turn it out.

What kind of a brawl
is going on in here?

Don't you recruits
dummy up on me!

Oh, so it's you, eh?

Yeah, it's me.

I wasn't doing anything.
I wasn't doing any fighting.

I guess that's how you
got that black eye, eh?

Yeah. I got
a black eye? Ooh!

Dry up!

Keep quiet or you'll
find yourself on K.P.

I don't want to hear another
peep out of this tent.

Douse that light.

Okay. Won't go out.
What a life.

What an army and what a
sergeant to have in the army.

Give me liberty or give me death.
That's me.

(JAZZ PLAYING ON RADIO)

Who's playing
that radio?

Nobody. It's playing
by itself.

Turn it off!

Be quiet in here. The men have to
get up at 5:45 in the morning.

Go on and play it.

You heard
what the guy said.

What are you worrying about him?
He's only the sergeant.

What are you,
scared of him?

Play the radio
and play it loud.

(MUTTERING)

(MUSIC PLAYING)

What did I tell you?

Didn't I tell you
the men were sleeping?

Didn't I tell you they have to
get up at 5:45 in the morning?

Now don't play it!

Go on and play it.

You're an American
citizen, aren't you?

This is a free
country, isn't it?

Go on and play the radio.

If he comes in here again,
I'll tell him off.

You'll tell him?
You leave it to me.

Play it.

(MUSIC PLAYING)

Didn't I say not
to play that thing?

Yeah.

Didn't I say
the men were sleeping?

When are you
gonna tell him?

What are you
going to do about it?

Look here, Brown. I don't
like wise guys. Sorry.

The next wisecrack
out of you,

somebody's gonna punch you
right in the nose.

I'd like to see
you do it.

I'll do it, all right!

Why don't you be quiet
like your buddy here?

Remember, the next
wisecrack out of you,

I'll punch you
right in the nose.

Yes, you will.

Yes, I will!

When are you
gonna tell him?

Nobody loves me.

Who's got a pencil
and paper?

I'm gonna write the President
of the United States a letter.

What's the matter
now, Herbie?

I'm gonna hand
in my notice.

Don't look now, brother,
but you're missing a leg.

What are you, a wise
guy or a salesman?

I've been around.

Did I hear a radio
playing in here?

What radio?
There's no radio in here.

Don't let me hear any carousing.
Yes, ma'am.

What?
Yes, sir.

That's better.

Well, you got to be
one or the other.

Go ahead and play it.

You heard what
the sergeant said.

Never mind him.
I'll take care of him.

It's a free country, ain't it?
Yes.

You an American citizen?
Yes.

Go ahead and play it
and loud. You know...

Wait a minute.
Now, take it easy.

I'm on your side.
Please, be my friend.

That sergeant always
makes me boil.

I'd like to fry
that guy in oil.

No matter what you do
he's always squawking.

But you just wait
and don't forget.

I'll get to be
a captain yet.

And that's the day that
I'll do all the talking.

(ALL SINGING) Three cheers for
the red, white and Captain Brown

Hep, hep, hep, hooray!

My buddy...

What did you do?

I'll scramble it later.

When I become a captain, the title
will be strictly unofficial.

I won't be highfalutin.

Forget about saluting.

Step up and call me
by my first initial.

Three cheers for the red,
white and Captain "B"

Hep, hep, hep, hooray!

My buddy...

Snow this time of the year?
It's marvelous.

Well, I'll see you later.

When I become a captain,

there will be no bugle calls
to spoil your slumber.

There will be no K.P. duties, and
we'll draft a bunch of cuties,

and instead of doing drills,
we'll do the rumba!

What are you doing?
What are you doing?

Three cheers for the red,
white and Captain Brown

Hep, hep, hep, hooray!

What do you think is
wrong with this army?

I'm glad you asked
me that, my friend,

and I can tell you in
just two words. Plenty.

Get the rest of the boys
down here, I'll tell it.

Come on, fellas.

Now, the way I see it...

(SINGING) There's too much
cold and too much heat

Too many MPs
walking the beat

Too many hikes
and too many marches

Too many feet
with fallen arches

Too much water
in the soup

Too many pairs of
pants that droop

Too many orders, too many
drills Iodine and quinine pills

Too much mud
and too much rain

Too many aches
and too much pain

Too many blisters,
too many corns

Too many drums
and too many horns

(INHALES)

Too much working like a slave

Too many spuds
that need a shave

Too many rules
and too much law

Well, it's the darndest
mess I ever saw!

Three cheers for the red,
white and Captain Brown

Hep, hep, hep, hooray!

So you want to
be a captain, huh?

Well, I've had a talk
with the general about you.

We've decided to
make you an admiral.

Admiral? Ooh, ooh!

Do they have admirals
in the army?

Sure.

We're going to put you
in charge of all the vessels.

Oh, goody.

Vessels.

(MEN SHOUTING)

Hi, boys.
Good fight, eh?

There's a couple
of seats over there.

Excuse me.

(CHEERING)

Hello, Judy.
Can I see you a minute?

Excuse me.

(BAND PLAYING LIVELY MUSIC)

(BELL RINGS)

Next bout, four rounds!

Private Bill McGuire
of "L" Company

(CHEERING)

challenges any man.

Particularly any man
from "K" Company.

(CHEERING)

Men, are we gonna backwater and
let them get away with that?

ALL: No!
Are we?

What are you looking at me for?
Certainly not.

Not after the way
those "L" men

clipped us in
that rifle match.

Yeah, that rifle match.

Remember that, boys?

Who's gonna stand up and volunteer
for the honor of "K" Company?

Somebody over here should
volunteer, over there.

Well, who's gonna
stand up and volunteer?

Wow!

(CHEERING)

That's the proper
company spirit.

Come on. I've got some trunks
that'll fit you perfectly.

I don't wanna
fight that guy.

I ain't even mad at him.

You mean to say you're scared
of that little guy over there?

I mean to tell
you that I'm...

Is that the guy I'm gonna fight?
Yeah.

Tell that fellow
to stay in the ring.

He's a pushover.
Sure.

I can picture myself now,

the place is crowded,
I'm coming down the aisle,

ljump in the ring,
I throw off my robe,

and the whole crowd
lets out a terrific roar.

What happened?

I forgot to put
on my pants.

(ALL LAUGHING)

You'll be fine.
Come on.

Come on. Come on, Smitty.

(CHEERING)

Okay, boys, okay. Relax.

Entertain yourselves till Private
Brown gets into his fighting togs.

(SINGING) He was a famous trumpet
man from out Chicago way

He had a boogie style
that no one else could play

He was the top
man at his craft

But then his number came up and
he was gone with the draft

He's in the army
now a-blowing reveille

He's the boogie-woogie
bugle boy of Company "B"

They made him blow a bugle
for his Uncle Sam

It really brought him down
because he couldn't jam

The captain
seemed to understand

Because the next day the cap
went out and drafted a band

And now the company jumps
when he plays reveille

He's the boogie-woogie
bugle boy of Company "B"

(HUMMING)

He blows at eight to the bar
in boogie rhythm

He can't blow a note
unless a bass and guitar

ls playing with him

He makes the company jump
when he plays reveille

He's the boogie-woogie
bugle boy of Company "B"

He was a boogie-woogie
bugle boy of Company "B"

And when he played
boogie-woogie bugle

He was busy as a buzz bee

And when he plays he makes the
company jump eight to the bar

He's the boogie-woogie
bugle boy of Company "B"

(HUMMING)

He blows it eight to the bar

He can't blow a note if the
bass and guitar isn't with him

The company jumps
when he plays reveille

He's the boogie-woogie
bugle boy of Company "B"

He puts the boys to sleep
with boogie every night

And wakes them up the same
way in the early bright

They clap their hands
and stamp their feet

Because they know how he plays
when someone gives him a beat

He really breaks it up
when he plays reveille

He's the boogie-woogie
bugle boy of Company "B"

(HUMMING)

The company jumps
when he plays reveille

He's the boogie-woogie
bugle boy of Company "B"

(ALL CHEERING)

(WHISTLING)

(WHISTLING)

Take it easy, champ,
take it easy.

Funny how some people never
get wise to themselves.

Hey, what am I,
a yard bird?

Presenting the human buzz saw
of "K" Company, Herbie Brown!

(CHEERING)

I'll take it easy with you, kid.
I won't hurt you.

(BLOWS AIR)

(WHISTLES)

Come on, Herbie!

Come on, Ham and Eggs!

Attaboy, champ.

Oh, ain't it cute?

(SINGING) And my heart
belongs to Herbie

Now listen, kid, when
you get out there,

give him that old
one-three, one-three.

What happened to two?
Two, you get.

Right. Huh?

You're too light for him,
kid, so they sent me in.

Gee, thanks.

Attaboy, champ.

MAN: And as referee
of this special event,

Sergeant Collins
of "K" Company.

(BELL DINGS)

COLLINS: All right,
boys, instructions.

(WHIMPERS)

Come back here!

Oh, come on. What's
the matter with you?

Come on, come on.

(WHIMPERS)
Come on.

All right now,
you boys know the rules.

No fighting in the
clinches, break clean

and no hitting
below the belt.

You mean I can't do that?

You can't do this
with the thumb, either.

I can do that.

That's all right,
but you can't do that.

(GROANS) All right. Back to your
corners and come in fighting.

I don't want to fight.

MAN 1: Come on, Jack!

MAN 2: Come on, Herbie!

(SHOUTING)

(WHISTLING)

Get in there and fight!

Mix it up. Where is he?

You can't find me.

That didn't hurt.

One, two, three,
four, five, six, seven...

Count, count, count!

MAN 2: Come on, Herbie.
All right, mix it up.

Herbie, give him
the one-three.

The one-three.

COLLINS: Okay, break,
break, break.

One-three, one-three!

Two !

All right, break.
Break it...

Oh, what a pretty picture.

On, you like it?

Yeah!

Qne!

Come on. Count!

Two! Think you can get up?

Three! Should I get
you some water?

Come on!

Three and a half!

Three and three-quarters!
Come on, that's it.

Right, give him a chance.
Give him a chance!

COLLINS: Come on now, mix it, boys.
Herbie.

Give him the old
shoestring gag.

Hey, your shoelace
is untied!

Which one?

(GROANS)

Two, four, six, eight...
Wait a minute!

What's this two,
four, six, eight, ten?

What happened to one, three,
five, seven and nine?

I don't like them
numbers. They're odd.

Put them in!
I like them!

Get in there and make him...

(BELL DINGS)

All right. Break it up.
Break it up.

Are you all right?

You've got the best
of him, haven't you?

You'd like to go 20 rounds,
wouldn't you?

I know.

Come here. What a lucky
guy that guy is.

The bell just saved him.

Hey, look, I want you to
go out there this round

and just keep on
wearing him down.

What are you trying to do,
make me look bad in there?

You're a...

Come here a minute.
Look at him.

Look at him.
He's all worn out.

You're fresh as a daisy.

(LOUD CHEERING)

(REVEILLE PLAYING)

Shut off that alarm clock.

All right, you guys,
come on. All out.

Come on, Herbie, get up.

Full marching order
in 15 minutes.

Yes, sir.

"K" Company, full marching
order in 15 minutes!

"K" Company present
and accounted for, sir.

March your company out.
Yes, sir.

Right shoulder arms!

Right face!

Forward ho!

I'm gonna write my
congressman about this.

Yeah. What's the idea?

Quiet! No talking
in the ranks!

Cover!

(SPITS)

What did I have to
join the army for?

To defend your native soil.

Well, they don't
have to feed it to me.

What is this all about?

Looks like
a sham battle to me.

A sham battle?

Yeah. I should have
stayed home in bed.

Good morning, ladies and
gentlemen of the radio audience.

This is Mike Frankovitch
speaking to you

directly from the
central observation point

for the most extensive
army maneuvers ever

attempted by the
United States in peacetime.

Just remember, you're being watched
by umpires, by staff officers

whose duty it will be to report
on the conduct of every company.

Unofficially,
I can tell you that

the company receiving
the best report

will be named top
company of this regiment.

How can the umpire
figure out the right answer

if we don't really
shoot the other guy?

Oh, that's easy.
Everybody knows that.

All you do is...
You tell him.

With a book of rules.

For example, Smitty,

if 10 of our men
of the White Army

catch up with eight
men of the Blue Army,

we outnumber them,
so we've captured them.

They cut loose
five of their tanks

against one of ours,
our tank is destroyed.

We have a plane that
drops a flour sack,

that is supposed
to be a bomb.

If it lights on a battery of field
artillery, the battery is wiped out.

You understand?

Yeah, but how do I
know if I get killed?

The umpire hangs
a sign on you reading,

"This mug is as
dead as he looks."

Well, you see, that's the
only way they could...

(ALL LAUGH)

All the latest developments in
mechanized air and land equipment

are being employed
in this extensive maneuver.

Present here to observe
these maneuvers,

in addition to commanding officers
of the two opposing armies,

are high-ranking officials
of the war department,

as well as military observers
from Central and South America.

(ARTILLERY FIRE)

(ARTILLERY FIRE CONTINUES)

(EXPLOSIONS CONTINUE)

Take cover over
there on signal, men.

All right, head out.

(WHISTLES)

VVait a minute. Where's Herbie?
Where's... What?

(WHIMPERING)

Herbie! How did you
get up in that tree?

How did I get
up in a tree?

I sat on it when
it was an acorn!

(WHIMPERS)

RADIO ANNOUNCER: Latest reports
from the front indicate

that the Blue Army is rapidly
approaching the Schuylerton Reservoir.

And it appears certain that they
will gain control of that vital spot

and be declared the winner
of these maneuvers.

Men, three miles west
of here is a blockhouse.

That's a marker for the
Schuylerton Reservoir.

Our section has been given the vital
job of getting to that blockhouse

and blowing it up before it can
be surrounded by the Blue Army.

Now, we've got orders
here to split up

into three patrols
of four men.

Each patrol will
attempt to gain

the objective from
a different approach.

One must get through
and blow up that blockhouse

before it's captured
by the Blue Army.

Now, the first patrol,
Corporal Martin in charge,

Parker, Smith and Brown.

(EXPLOSIONS)

(AIRCRAFTS HUMMING)

Give us your rifle.

Now, come on. Me, me. Stand still.
Oh, you.

MARTIN: Shake
a leg, Smitty.

(HERBIE GRUNTING)

SMITH: Wait a minute.
Hold still, now.

Lift it up.
MARTIN: Shake a leg, Smitty.

(COUGHS)

Nobody. Come on.
Wait for me, will you?

All right, come on, fellas.

Hey.
Martin!

Look out. Look out,
Smitty, that's loose rock.

Climb on up to
the next ledge.

Grab my ankle!

Climb up over me.

Work your way around that
next ledge and go back.

Thanks, fella.
You saved my life.

You owe me a nickel.

You all right?
Yeah.

Let's go.

Your inexperienced soldiers
have done a fine job

holding out as
long as they did.

They have done splendidly, but
the maneuver isn't lost yet.

One of our patrols
hasn't been captured.

It's just possible that those men
might reach their objective.

MARTIN: Well, it looks like we
got here ahead of the Blue Army.

Yeah.

Go on. Get down there
and blow up the blockhouse.

So you can tell
Judy how you gave me

a chance to be
a hero? Oh, no.

It's better than
having her think

I grabbed off the glory
by outranking you.

Go on. Get going.

Look!

Look, a Blue Army patrol
heading for the blockhouse.

Give me your
pistol, quick.

What are you gonna do?

Surround the Blues
with the whole company.

What?

You blow up the blockhouse
as soon as you get a chance.

I'll attract their attention
and draw them away.

Why, those kid soldiers.

I'll bet not
one of them comes

within a mile of
that blockhouse.

Not a chance with
every road covered.

Let's get over there and hoist
a couple of blue flags on it.

(GUNFIRE)

What the...

(GUNFIRE CONTINUES)

There might be
more of them than us,

but we've gotta get over
there and head them off.

Come on.
Up and at them.

(GUNFIRE RESUMES)

Hello, boys.
Looking for me?

Oh, there you are, Parker.

I've been looking
all over camp for you.

Why aren't you over
with the other fellows?

They seem a bit allergic to
me, or hadn't you noticed?

Report to brigade
headquarters immediately.

Thanks, Sergeant.

Private Parker, sir.

Captain Williams ordered
me to report to you.

At ease.
MR. PARKER: Hello, Son.

Hello, Dad.
Nice seeing you.

General Emerson has
some news for you.

A transfer to the
Officers Training SchooL

No, thank you, sir.

Don't you want
a commission?

I want one
very much, sir.

But I've heard
that it's possible

to get an appointment
from the ranks.

Thanks for the
string-pulling, Dad.

I had nothing to do
with this transfer.

That's right. You were
recommended by your colonel

along with other men who've
shown exoepfionalabflfly.

Thank you, sir.

Hello, Randy.
How're you feeling, kid?

You sure put it over, pal.

MAN 1: How are you, Randy?

MAN 22 Hello, soldier.

MAN 3: Howdy, Randy.

MAN 4: Hello, Randy, boy.

Nice going, soldier.

Save me a dance later.

And remind me to give
you my phone number.

Attaboy, soldier.

(SINGING) Say,
what kind of beat is that?

Man, that really spins my hat

Doesn't sound
like boogie-woogie

But it's really got a beat

Seems to us that it's in four

Let us hear it just once more

Come on and latch
on to that rhythm

'Cause a solid four's my meat

Some folks like to
hear an eight-beat rhythm

I don't go for
that stuff no more

Anytime you
really want to send me

Bounce me, brother,
with a solid four

Come on in,
the whole place is jumping

Everybody's out on the floor

If you want to keep
the rhythm pumping

Bounce me, brother,
with a solid four

The boogie-woogie
was never like this

We got a new beat
that no one can miss

If boogie-woogie sent
you like I think it did

Four to the bar
will flip your lid

Move the tables
and roll the rug up

Shut the windows
and lock the door

While I try to take
the Little Brown Jug up

Bounce me, brother,
with a solid four

(HUMMING)

The joint is jumping
as it never did before

(HUMMING)

They're saying bounce me,
brother with a solid four

The boogie-woogie
was never like this

We got a new beat
that no one can miss

If boogie-woogie sent
you like I think it did

Four to the bar
will flip your lid

Move the tables
and roll the rug up

Shut the windows
and lock the door

While I try to take
the Little Brown Jug up

Bounce me, brother,
with a solid four

(ALL CHEERING)

Randy! Come on. I'll buy you a soda.
Hello, Randy.

Soda, nothing.
I'll buy you a man's drink.

A double malted.

Ithoughtyou guys were broke.
BOTH: Broke?

Does this look
like we were broke?

Boy, we just about busted the Blue
Army at 1 O-to-1, thanks to you.

To me?
Yes.

Bob's told us
and everybody else

how you won
the sham battle for us.

Bob told you about...
Yeah.

You know,
it's really something,

overcoming the handicap
of being a millionaire.

Gee, I wish I was
handicapped like that.

May I have this
dance, soldier?

What are we waiting for?

Make way, boys.

Another handicap.
Excuse me.

Hello, boys. Did I clean out
the Blue Army? Did you?

What about us?
Show him, Herbie.

Look what I won.

Did you ever shoot dice?

Dice? No.

Shall we step in here?

I would be glad to accept
your most cordial invitation.

Follow on.
Clubhouse.

No cutting. I'm sorry.
Who wants to cut?

The captain wants
to see you.

Oh, not that old gag.

Look,paL this is my
last night in camp

and my last dance
with our girl.

Now, isn't that a coincidence?
Mine, too.

You, too?

Officers Training
School in the morning.

Oh, that's swell, Bob.
Congratulations.

And thanks for everything.

What for?

Never mind.

BOTH: I'm gonna miss
you a lot, Judy.

Oh, no, you're not.

BOTH: Oh, yes, we are.

All right, you take it.

We're gonna
miss you, Judy.

I don't think so,
because it so happens

that I've been
transferred, too.

Don't tell me
they have hostesses

at the Officers
Training School?

Now, isn't that
a coincidence?

We're lucky fellows.

Mr. Smith.

(TRUMPET BLOWING)

(SINGING) You're a lucky fellow, Mr.
Smith

Look around you
and get a good view

In the shops and stores
and down in the mines

Everybody works for you

There are farmers
plowing in the soil

And the factories
are running full-speed

Just to thank you, hup, 100%

And we'll follow
where you lead

Wheels are turning,
and they're hard at work

The wealthy man, little man
banker and clerk

They're punching for you
so you do your part

AH the power they need
is the beat of your heart

We're 130 million strong

And we're sticking
with you right along

This is really your lucky day

So, buddy, what do you say?

Just throw your
hats to the sky

Up where
the stars and stripes fly

And keep your
country rolling along

You're a lucky fellow,
Mr. Smith