Army Girl

Army Girl

Year: 1938

Runtime: 80 mins

Language: English

Director: George Nichols Jr.

ComedyAction

The clash of cavalry and tanks erupts into chaos as a forward‑thinking young captain strives to replace the U.S. Army’s horses with mechanized vehicles. When his traditionalist commanding officer—who vehemently opposes the modernization—is killed, the captain finds himself facing a court‑martial for his ambitions.

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1

Assignment to decide tank vs horse warfare

Captain Dike Conger is tasked with deciding whether the unit should switch from horses to tanks. He teams with Master Sergeant Three Star Hennessy to run evaluations, but faces resistance from officers who want to keep the traditional cavalry horses.

Early in the project Cavalry camp
2

Blind date with Julie Armstrong

On a friend's suggestion, Conger agrees to a blind date with a civilian, insisting the date be not an 'army girl'. The date turns out to be Julie Armstrong, daughter of Colonel Armstrong, and Conger unexpectedly falls for her.

During dating setup Cavalry camp
3

Tank vs horse contest demonstrates superiority

A formal contest demonstrates that tanks are more effective in battlefield tests. The regiment begins to weigh the future of the unit as the Washington decision looms.

During testing phase Training grounds
4

Conger and Julie decide to marry

With tanks looking favored, Conger and Julie decide to marry. Their plans are encouraged by the progress, but the looming Washington decision casts a shadow over their future.

After the contest Camp
5

Colonel Armstrong reveals he will replace Conger

Colonel Armstrong confirms that Conger will be replaced as post commander. He tells Conger the decision and that his authority will end.

Before the ceremony Post commander's office, camp
6

Julie breaks off engagement

Julie is angered by the decision, leading her to break the engagement with Conger. The rupture throws their wedding plans into chaos.

Around the decision Camp
7

Ross sabotages the tank for the transition ceremony

Sergeant Ross, rival of Three Star, sabotages the tank meant to carry Conger and Three Star at the transition ceremony. The sabotage is intended to derail the move toward mechanization.

On the day of the ceremony Transition ceremony route
8

The fatal wreck at the transition ceremony

On the day of the ceremony, Colonel Armstrong decides to ride with Three Star in the tank instead of Conger. The wreck, caused by Ross's sabotage, kills Armstrong and Three Star.

Day of the ceremony Ceremony location
9

Schuyler overhears dying words; Conger is court-martialed

Captain Joe Schuyler reaches the tank and overhears Three Star's dying words naming Ross as the saboteur. He chooses not to reveal the information, and Conger is court-martialed for negligence.

Immediately after the wreck Tank area / ceremony site
10

Schuyler proposes to Julie; she refuses

Schuyler proposes to Julie, hoping to secure her favor. Julie refuses him, realizing that her love for Conger endures.

After the wreck Julie's location
11

Ross confesses; Conger exonerated

Under mounting pressure, Ross is forced to confess before military judges. Conger is exonerated and cleared of blame for the accident.

After the confession Military courtroom
12

Conger reconciles with Julie

With the truth proven, Conger reconciles with Julie. They face a hopeful future together after the turmoil and tragedy.

After exoneration Camp / Julie's home

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