Private Buckaroo

Starring:Maxene Andrews, Patty Andrews, Laverne Andrews, Dick Foran, Joe E. Lewis, Ernest Truex, Jennifer Holt, Shemp Howard, Harry James, Richard Davies, Mary Wickes, Donald O'Connor, Peggy Ryan, Huntz Hall, Susan Levine, Eddie Acuff, Addison Richards, Sidney Miller, Harold Miller, Pat Flaherty
Director: Edward F. Cline
Studio: Madacy Records
Product Type: DVD

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Private Buckaroo (B&W)
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Private Buckaroo
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Private Buckaroo

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Starring: Maxene Andrews , Patty Andrews , Laverne Andrews , Dick Foran , and Joe E. Lewis
Director: Edward F. Cline
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Customer Reviews:

Private Buckaroo.......2007-01-10

This is another memorable Bud Abbott and Lou Costello film. It's joy and laughter from the beginning to end. Makes you want to be part of the 40s just to tune into all the of fun.

Of some historic interest.......2005-06-26

This is essentially an armed forces recruitment film made by Universal shortly after the U.S. formal entry into World War II, utilizing some comics and swing musicians to raise the patriotic tenor. The wispy plot relates how the entire band of Harry James decides to enlist in the Army to follow its drafted leader, with a subsequent U.S.O. follies being organized directly before the entire group marches avidly into combat. With the exception of the reliable Mary Wickes, the comedians, in particular Joe E. Lewis and Shemp Howard, are dreadful and serve only to make the various musical interludes, notably those featuring the sprightly Andrews Sisters, a welcome relief --- from comedy. Former big band singer Dick Foran, who warbles the title tune, is the featured non-musical performer tasked to deal with the hapless propagandistic script, but 16 year old Donald O'Connor nearly steals the show along with some of his jitterbugging cronies.

The Andrews Sisters with Harry James.......2004-03-02

With the benefit of the DVD format, this film can be enjoyed as an Andrews Sisters concert with Harry James as well as the 1942 low-budget Universal musical that it was at the time of release (and a box office success, by the way).
The Sisters swing on "Three Little Sisters" (note this is after the disaster at Bataan/Corregidor and the lyric "from Iceland to the Philippines" is changed to "from Iceland down to New Orleans"), "That's the Moon, My Son" and "Don't Sit Under the Apple Tree". This is a rare chance to hear the great Vic Schoen Andrews Sisters arrangements with the sharp James orchestra. This film also provides a glimpse of the great stage presence and commedienne quality of Patty Andrews, if only briefly.
Harry James and Helen Forrest join forces for "You Made Me Love You" and "Nobody Knows the Trouble I've Seen".
James demonstrates his considerable talent on the trumpet several times and the Sisters keep smiling through, perhaps, their strangest novelty song, "We're Six Jerks in a Jeep".
Dick Foran croons "Private Buckaroo" and gives out with "We've Got a Job to Do" which is also the Andrews Sisters finale after the equally rare "Johnny Get Your Gun Again". Neither of these two wartime tunes were recorded by the Sisters in the Decca studio and may only exist in the Sisters surviving recordings on this film soundtrack.
Then-former Stooge Shemp Howard, Mary Wickes and the dancing team of Peggy Ryan and Donald O'Conner try to provide comic support in the tradition of musical comedy films of the era. This DVD contains an adequate print of the film with good sound and also has some World War II newsreel footage and movie bloopers in the package unrelated to "Private Buckaroo".
If Universal does not release a restored print of this film or an Andrews Sisters Universal DVD multi-film package (oh, that they would!), this is a keepsake item.

It's all in the dancing.......2002-07-02

If young dancer Donald O'Connor catches your eye in this film, it's thanks to choreographer John Mattison, who taught O'Connor (among others) much of what he knows. Mattison's daughter, Ethelyn, also dances in the chorus. Mattison, who danced in Vaudeville and on Broadway before working in Hollywood, went on to become a well-known dance teacher. His students included Basil Rathbone and Dan Dailey.

Private Buckaroo.......1999-11-06

Private Buckaroo is a wonderful wartime movie which I would reccomend to anyone who likes movies of the 1940's, and/or The Andrews Sisters. I am also a Three Stooges fan, so I also liked seeing Shemp in it too.

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Stage Door Canteen / Private Buckaroo
Starring: The Andrew Sisters; Harry James; Donald O'Connor
Director: Edward Cline
Manufacturer: Miracle Pictures
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Release Date: 2007-02-15

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Private Buckaroo
Starring: The Andrews Sisters , Dick Foran , Helen Forrest , Huntz Hall , and Harry James
Director: Edward F. Cline
Manufacturer: Miracle Pictures
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ASIN: B00062IXB0
Release Date: 2004-09-28

Private Buckaroo (1942) DVD [Remastered Edition]

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Problem Free Andrews Sisters
This one is a classic old movie for all generations
The Best Adrews Sisters Movie Ever
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Private Buckaroo (1942) DVD [Remastered Edition]
Starring: Dick Foran , Joe Lewis , and Ernest Truex
Manufacturer: Tapeworm
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Release Date: 2005-03-22

Product Description

Director Edward Cline brought together some of the best musical talent of the 40s in this feature film extravaganza - the immensely gifted Andrews sisters who cut a record 19 gold records, the flamboyant Dick Foran whose good looks and good-natured personality made him a natural choice for the supporting cast, and the gifted Joe Lewis who fought back after being left for dead by the Jack "Machine Gun" McGurn gang for refusing to sing in his club. A2ZCDS have brought this old Hollywood Classic feature films on DVD. "With this feature film DVD, A2ZCDS brings back this hilarious musical comedy that combines the awesome talents of some of the best artists of the time - The Andrews Sisters, who sold over 100 million copies of their albums, the debonair Dick Foran and the gifted Joe Lewis. The magnificent musical score and outstanding vocals enthrall you, while the inimitable Shemp Howard has you in splits with his antics. The few romantic interludes you witness are well placed and help the narrative along nicely. This classic movie is sprinkled generously with solos, duets, trios and choruses, not to forget some memorable trumpet solos. An all-time favorite musical, it was produced at the height of World War II as a tribute and inspiration to the soldiers who fought for the country. Witness this fascinating, timeless movie extravaganza, which is certain to enthrall you with some of the most captivating song and dance sequences from the 40s!"

Customer Reviews:

Problem Free Andrews Sisters.......2006-07-17

I'm surprised that the other reviewer had a problem with his DVD. It worked fine in my machine - which makes me think they may have fixed the problem.

I liked this film because I'm a big fan of the Andrews Sisters and this has long been considered their best film. It's hard to find, so I was glad to get it - if worried about the manufacturing problems. That's why I have to say I was pleasantly delighted with what I got.

The songs are the highlight of the film.

This one is a classic old movie for all generations.......2006-05-03

"`Private Buckaroo' is a real treat - something like M.A.S.H. meets Fiddler on the Roof. If it's also unusual, it's because it was pertinent to the issues of a period that we may not be familiar with. I loved the bittersweet treatment of the draft, and the satirized Army camp atmosphere. This one is a classic old movie for all generations."

The Best Adrews Sisters Movie Ever.......2006-05-01

As a collector of classic musicals this was a "must have" DVD for me. Filmed just after the start of the second world war, the filme is part propoganda, part musical and all fun.

The Andrew's Sisters are as cute and charming as ever and they make you want to sing along. I was impressed by the quality of the film - the sound was a lot clearer than that of other DVDs I've ordered from this era.

Of all the Andrew Sisters films I like this one the best.

Defective product alert.......2006-02-16

I enjoy this film immensely as I am a fan of big band and the Andrews Sisters. I was however very disappointed to find that the last five minutes of the movie were missing!!!!!!! I contacted Amazon.com about the problem and I have to give Amazon.com five starts for customer service. The person that I spoke to was pleasant and professional. He immediately sent out a replacement DVD. Unfortunately the replacement was also defective indicating a manufacturing problem. Again, Amazon came through by issuing me an immediate refund. I would highly recommend this movie to any fan of big band however i WOULD NOT RECOMMEND this particular product.

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Stage Door Canteen/Private Buckaroo
Starring: Stage Door Canteen , and Private Buckaroo
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Private Buckaroo
Starring: Dick Foran; The Andrews Sisters; Harry James And Orchestra; Joe E. Lewis; Donald O'Connor; Shemp Howard; Mary Wickes; Peggy Ryan; Huntz Hall
Director: Edward Cline
Manufacturer: Reel Enterprises
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During World War II, singer Lon Prentice (Foran) manages to enlist in the army, along with his friend Harry James and his band of musicians. They all decide to cheer up the troops by putting on a huge musical show, drafting fellow female soldiers played by the Andrews Sisters to join along. Filled with dozens of wonderful 1940's musical numbers, and also graced with performances by Donald O'Conner, Peggy Ryan, Huntz Hall, and scene-stealing comedy by Shemp Howard

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Delightfully Dangerous/Private Buckaroo
Starring: Delightfully Dangerous & Private Buckaroo
Manufacturer: Digital 1 Stop
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ASIN: B000BBOUZE
Release Date: 2005-08-30

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[9 Movie Pack] the Big Chance / the Big Wheel "Mickey Rooney" / the Great Rupert / Joe Palooka "Jimmy Durante" / Charade / Amazing Adventure "Cary Grant" / Stage Door Canteen "Katherine Hepburn" / Private Buckaroo "The Andrew Sisters" / a Christmas Without Snow "Michael Learned"

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STAGE DOOR CANTEEN & PRIVATE BUCKAROO

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2 ALL TIME GREAT JUMPIN AND JIVIN MUSICALS.

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