Born in Olathe, Kansas, USA — Dec 13 1914• Died Apr 13 1975

Samuel Klausman Lawrence Parks was born in Olathe, Kansas, on December 13, 1914, of German and Irish descent. As a child growing up in Joliet, Illinois, he was plagued by a variety of illnesses, including rheumatic fever, but persevered with physical exercise and sheer strength of will. Majoring in science at the University of Illinois, his plans to become a doctor dissolved when, to the dismay of his parents, he found a passionate sideline in college dramatics. He began appearing in touring shows, then made the big move to New York, finding initial empl…
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Dr. Steven Waller

Dr. Milt Krop

Danny Miller

Charles McArthur

Ens. Johnson (uncredited)

Dr. Joseph Breuer

Larry Lake

Tony - Lita's Boyfriend (uncredited)

Alexander MacArden

Joe Krim

Gregory

Al Jolson

Harvey

Chick O'Driscoll

Eddie Ross

Kirichenko

Jim Leighter

Jingo-Good

Sailor

Bill Layden

Jud Parker

Lt. David Picard

Jim Bailey

Joe Trilby

Recruit Kincaid

Rusty Bryant

Paul Herbert

Reporter

Al Jolson / Himself

Ben Dembrow / Ben Taylor

Sparksie

Eddie Spellman

Peter Judson Kirk Jr.

Tommy Baker

Rocky Hill

Michael Lindley

John Desmond

Jerry Purvis (uncredited)

Jerry Stewart

Pvt. Tom Allen

Danny Davis