Story of three buddies at the Virginia Military Institute. Cadet Bing Edwards is secretly married and soon to be a father. These Warner Brothers players are always fun to watch. Anyone who hasn't seen this sort-of-classic movie really should watch it.<br/><br/>In Ronald Reagan's first autobiography – "Where's the Rest of Me?" – he tells the story of a staff meeting or perhaps dinner gathering during World War II.<br/><br/>Lt. Reagan says to the commander, We've got something in common, sir: You attended Virginia Military Institute and I was in a movie about the school.<br/><br/>The commander, possibly a colonel, maybe a general, replied to the effect, That was one of the silliest damn things I ever saw.<br/><br/>It was. Pretty darn silly.<br/><br/>But fun in spots, and, as Reagan said, Eddie Albert was "discovered" and became a major star, although that doesn't explain "Green Acres."<br/><br/>All in all, with this collection of major stars – although with some, stardom came later – any movie fan, and especially any film historian, really ought to see this. At least once. The misadventures of three VMI roommates during the latter part of their final year in school forms the backdrop for a round of typical 1930's type problems, most caused by the devil-may-care attitude of the cadet played by Wayne Morris. The other two roomies are played by Ronald Reagan, who tries very hard to be the voice of reason and Eddie Albert, having problems throughout the entire film. It's kind of fun watching these three get in and out of jams with their superiors. But, one word of caution: If whining annoys you (as it does me)you may have a little problem with Eddie Albert because, except for the very first scenes, his dialog for the remainder of the movie consists of whining that would do a 5 or 6 year old child proud. However, overall, if you want a few laughs and like happy endings, this film is for you….
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