Rhythm in the Ranks (1941)

A toy soldier, distracted by a beautiful ice skater, is derelict in his duty and gets discharged. Later, when the screwball army declares war, he lucks into a chance to redeem himself. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in partnership with UCLA Film & Television Archive in 2009.

Released Dec. 26, 1941 10 min 7+

Genres: Animation, Comedy, Short

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