When Johnny Comes Marching Home (1942): cast, story & where to watch
1942 · Film
Released in 1942, When Johnny Comes Marching Home is a music film directed by Charles Lamont, running about 74 minutes. “FORWARD MARCH! for romance...rhythm...and fun!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. By popular consensus, Allan Jones' best Universal mini-musical of the 1940s was the timely When Johnny Comes Marching Home. Jones is cast as war hero Johnny Kovacs, who wearies of the adulation heaped upon him and takes refuge under an assumed name in a theatrical boarding house. Here he befriends orchestra leader Phil Spitalny and his all-girl aggregation, including the inimitable Evelyn and Her Magic Violin. When Army officials trace Johnny to the boarding house, his new friends assume that he's a deserter and try to convince him to return to duty.
Who’s in it. When Johnny Comes Marching Home stars Allan Jones as Johnny Kovacs aka Johnny O'Rourke, Jane Frazee as Joyce Benton, Gloria Jean as Marilyn Benton and Donald O'Connor as Frankie Flanagan, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch When Johnny Comes Marching Home page.
If you liked it. Fans of When Johnny Comes Marching Home tend to enjoy Whiplash, Coco, Green Book and The Legend of 1900.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch When Johnny Comes Marching Home (1942)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for When Johnny Comes Marching Home change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in When Johnny Comes Marching Home?
- When Johnny Comes Marching Home stars Allan Jones, Jane Frazee, Gloria Jean, Donald O'Connor and Peggy Ryan.
- When was When Johnny Comes Marching Home released?
- When Johnny Comes Marching Home was released in 1942, with a runtime of about 74 minutes.