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Join the Marines
“The hilarious romantic antics of a mad Marine who chased a madcap mishap halfway across the world...until she caught him!”
5.0 / 10• 1937• 1h 8m•NR• English
Action
Storyline
New York City cop Phil Donlon leaves the force to join the U.S. Olympic team. When he falls for a Marine colonel's daughter he gets kicked off the team. Joining the Marines to win the Colonel's approval many adventures follow.
Cast & Crew
Paul Kelly
Phil Donlon
Lead
June Travis
Paula Denbrough
Purnell Pratt
Col. J. B. Denbrough
Reginald Denny
Steve Lodge
Warren Hymer
Herman
Irving Pichel
Col. Leonard
Sterling Holloway
Alfred - the Steward
Ray Corrigan
Lt. Hodge
What People Are Saying
3.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Ralph Staub's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. Join the Marines is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
