Caught in the Draft (1941) is a lively wartime comedy starring Bob Hope as a cowardly Hollywood actor who accidentally gets enlisted in the Army while trying to impress a colonel's daughter, played by Dorothy Lamour. Directed by David Butler, the film delivers a mix of slapstick humor, witty one-liners, and romantic charm. Hope's comedic timing and chemistry with Lamour shine throughout, making it an entertaining piece of escapism during the early days of World War II. Though lighthearted, it subtly reflects the period's patriotic spirit, making it both amusing and historically poignant.
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