

Three navy war heroes are booked on a morale-building "vacation" in San Francisco. Once they manage to elude their ulcerated public relations officer, the trio throw a wild party with plenty of pretty girls.
Director: Stanley Donen
Writers: Julius J. Epstein
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John Chard
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