Hoosier Holiday

Hoosier Holiday

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Hoosier Holiday

"Harem-Scarum Farmers...Hoydenish Farmerettes...In A Mirthful Merry Musical...Packed With Gaiety...Jammed With Magic Melodies..."

1943

1h 5m

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Music

Comedy

Overview

During World War II three brothers go to enlist in the Air Force, but since they're farmers they're told they're needed at home more than in the service. Determined to join up, they enlist the aid of a pretty young girl whose father is head of the local draft board.

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Republic Pictures

Cast & Crew

11 members

Acting

George D. Hay

The Solemn Old Judge

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Acting

Shug Fisher

Shug' Fishet

Shug Fisher

Acting

Lillian Randolph

Birdie

Lillian Randolph

Acting

Dale Evans

Dale Fairchild

Dale Evans

Acting

George Byron

Jim Baker

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Acting

Emma Dunn

Molly Baker

Emma Dunn

Acting

Thurston Hall

Henry P. Fairchild

Thurston Hall

Acting

Isabel Randolph

Abigail Fairchild

Isabel Randolph

Acting

Ferris Taylor

Governor Manning

Ferris Taylor

Acting

Nick Stewart

Aloysius Lincoln (as Nicodemus)

Nick Stewart

Acting

Gwen Verdon

Cheerleader

Gwen Verdon

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