Join the Marines
Join the Marines

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Join the Marines

1937
Movie
68 min
English

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.

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IMDb6.4/10
Director: George B. SeitzGenres: War, Comedy, Drama

Plot Summary

A pair of bumbling criminals attempt to evade the law by enlisting in the United States Marine Corps. While in training, they find themselves in humorous and dangerous situations, leading to unexpected acts of bravery and patriotism. The film follows their journey from petty crooks to unlikely heroes as they learn discipline and loyalty.

Critical Reception

Join the Marines was a modest B-movie production typical of the era, aimed at providing light entertainment. Critical reception was generally lukewarm, with reviewers noting its predictable plot and comedic elements. However, its action sequences and patriotic themes were appreciated by some audiences.

What Reviewers Say

  • Mildly entertaining with a formulaic plot.

  • The comedic attempts often fall flat.

  • Features some spirited action sequences for a B-movie.

Google audience: Audience reception data for this film is not readily available.

Fun Fact

This film was one of Lon Chaney Jr.'s early roles before he achieved wider fame as The Wolf Man.

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