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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 |
|---|
| 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 |
|---|
| 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 |
|---|
| Joseph Gershenson | Producer |
