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  1. Movies
  2. The Marines Come Thru

The Marines Come Thru

1938
1h 5m
War
Action

Status

Released

Release

1938

Runtime

1h 5m

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Storyline

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.

Score Distribution

Details

Status
Released
Runtime
1h 5m
Aug 4, 1938
Languages
English
Director
Louis J. Gasnier
Louis J. Gasnier
Production
Grand National Pictures
Grand National Pictures
George A. Hirliman Productions
George A. Hirliman Productions
Production Countries
United States of America

Top Cast

13 Cast Members

Wallace Ford

Wallace Ford

Pvt. 'Singapore' Stebbins

Toby Wing

Toby Wing

Linda Dale

Grant Withers

Grant Withers

Pvt. Jack 'Junior' Murray

Sheila Lynch

Maisie King

Michael Doyle

Lt. Steve Landers

Don Lanning

Dick Weber

Frank Rasmussen

Beckstrom

Roy Elkins

Charles

James Neary

Top Sergeant

Thomas McKeon

Ciolonel Dale

Bil Baird

Maxson the Magician (uncredited)

Beth Hayes

Coffee-Counter Waitress

William 'Tubby' Rives

Master of Ceremonies

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