The Rookie (1959)

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A manic young radio network employee enlists in the army at the end of WWII and finds himself the only new recruit at basic training camp. Military comedy.

Cast (15)CrewGenresDetailsReleasesMediaAwards

Tommy Noonan

Tommy Noonan / Japanese sailor

Peter Marshall

Pete Marshall / Japanese sailor

Julie Newmar

Lili Marlene

Jerry Lester

Jerry Mann

Claude Stroud

Col. Taylor

Norman Leavitt

Maj. Evert

Vince Barnett

Pentagon janitor

R

Rodney Bell

Pentagon janitor

Richard Reeves

Military police sergeant

Peter Leeds

Seville Quare

Doodles Weaver

TV commentator

Joe Besser

Soldier

D

Don Corey

Army cook

Leoda Richards

Shipboard party guest

J

Jamie Forster

Draft Board Member (uncredited)

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