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The Marines Come Thru
Marine Lieutenant Steve Landers has perfected a new bomb-release for airplanes which he is testing with the aid of his mechanics,'Singapore' Stebbins and Jack Murray. Dick Weber, one of a group of enemy agents attempting to steal the plans, is a friend of Colonel Dale, whose daughter, Linda, is engaged to Landers. Weber learns that "Singapore" and Jack are to deliver the final blueprints to the Colonel's home. Beckstrom , head of the spy ring, has some of his agents dress as Marines and obtain entry the the hangar. They get the plans but "Singapore" and Jack have overheard a conversation that indicates the spies are heading for a nearby island which is the headquarters of the espionage group.
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Plot Summary
In 1938, during a fictionalized conflict, American Marines are dispatched to protect an American-owned plantation in China from invading Japanese forces. The film depicts the soldiers' bravery and sacrifice as they fight to defend the lives and property of their countrymen amidst escalating violence.
Critical Reception
While released in 1938, contemporary critical reception is not widely documented in modern databases. However, the film was produced during a period of rising international tensions, and its themes of American intervention and military action reflected the anxieties of the time. Its reception likely varied, with some appreciating its patriotic fervor and others perhaps questioning its depiction of foreign conflicts.
What Reviewers Say
Depicts a timely (for 1938) and tense military intervention scenario.
Features strong performances from its lead actors in a dramatic war setting.
Its portrayal of international conflict reflects the pre-WWII global atmosphere.
Google audience: Information on Google user reviews for this film from 1938 is not available.
Fun Fact
The film was one of the early collaborations between James Cagney and William Wyler, a director known for his masterful handling of dramatic tension and character development.
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