Jumping Jacks (1952)

Hap Smith, a nightclub entertainer, creates a new act with his partner Betsy Carter, performing a comedic parody of a soldier after his former partner, Chick Allen, joins the army. Chick, now at Fort Benning, is organizing a soldier show and needs Hap's help. To enter the base, Hap impersonates a real soldier, Dogface Dolan. The ruse must continue longer than intended, leading to a series of increasingly complex and humorous situations in the army. Cast: - Dean Martin as Corp. Chick Allen - Jerry Lewis as Hap Smith - Mona Freeman as Betsy Carter - Don DeFore as Lt. Kelsey - Robert Strauss as Sgt. McClusky - Richard Erdman (as Dick Erdman) as Pvt. Dogface Dolan - Ray Teal as Brig. Gen. W.W. Timmons - Marcy McGuire as Julia Loring - Danny Arnold as Pvt. Evans Runtime: 96 minutes