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Strictly in the Groove is a 1942 American musical comedy film, built around musical numbers, experienced comedy acts and guest stars. The plot thread a jive-talking college student (Davies) trying to organize a swing-music show at a local resort, where the manager (Franklin Pangborn) puts up some opposition.
Compare to the similar 1945 Rockin' in the Rockies from Columbia, which Keays also directed.
Original Release
11/20/1942
US Release
11/20/1942
Cast
Name | Character |
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Mary Healy | Sally Monroe |
Leon Errol | Durham |
Richard Davies | Bob Saunders |
Franklin Pangborn | Cathcart |
Ozzie Nelson | Ozzie Nelson |
Martha Tilton | Martha Tilton |
Shemp Howard | Pops |
Grace McDonald | Dixie |
Jimmie Davis | Jimmie Davis |
Leo Diamond | Leo Diamond |
Directors
Writers
Kenneth Higgins, Warren Wilson
Cast
Name | Character |
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Mary Healy | Sally Monroe |
Leon Errol | Durham |
Richard Davies | Bob Saunders |
Franklin Pangborn | Cathcart |
Ozzie Nelson | Ozzie Nelson |
Martha Tilton | Martha Tilton |
Shemp Howard | Pops |
Grace McDonald | Dixie |
Jimmie Davis | Jimmie Davis |
Leo Diamond | Leo Diamond |
Jimmy Wakely Trio | Western Singers |
Ozzie Nelson and Orchestra | Orchestra |
Russell Hicks | R.C. Saunders / RC Saunders |
Eddie Johnson | Skat |
Charles Lang | Russ Monroe |
Ralph Dunn | Big Boy |
Diamond Solid-Aires | Harmonica Players |
Holmes Herbert | Commissioner |
Lloyd Ingraham | McClelland |
Tim Ryan | Professor Blake |
Producers
Name | Role |
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Joseph Gershenson | Producer |