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Here Come the Marines
After Slip is drafted into the Marines, the rest of the gang volunteers so they can be with him. Sach discovers that the colonel knew his father and he is promoted. During a drill that he is putting the rest of the gang through, they find a soldier left for dead on the side of the road. Slip discovers a playing card next to the marine and traces it to Jolly Joe Johnson's gambling house. They suspect that the gambling house is cheating and set out to uncover the proof.
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Plot Summary
The Bowery Boys find themselves in hot water when Slip falls for a nurse and accidentally enlists in the Marines. Sach and the rest of the gang devise a plan to get him out, but their efforts lead to more comical chaos.
Critical Reception
As a short film from the popular "Bowery Boys" series, 'Here Come the Marines' was primarily aimed at fans of the characters and their established brand of slapstick comedy. Critical reviews from its release were generally light, focusing on the lighthearted entertainment value and the familiar antics of the leads.
What Reviewers Say
Relies heavily on the established comedic chemistry of the Bowery Boys.
Offers predictable slapstick and lighthearted wartime humor.
A quintessential entry for fans of the series.
Google audience: Audience reception for this short typically aligns with the broader sentiment for the Bowery Boys series, with viewers enjoying the familiar characters and their brand of humor. Specific commentary often praises the lighthearted escapism.
Fun Fact
This short film was part of a series of "Bowery Boys" movies that were popular during the mid-20th century, often serving as a low-budget but beloved B-movie offering.
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