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The Marines Are Here

The Marines Are Here

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The Marines Are Here

"Oh, mama...those men are here again! And they've got a riot of fun for you when go looking for fights - and dames!"

1938

1h 0m

7.0(1 votes)

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Action

Comedy

Overview

A cocky young Marine who's alienated many of his fellow soldiers with his smart-aleck, wiseguy attitude gets a "wake-up call" when his unit comes under attack by bandits.

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9 featured cast members

Starring

Gordon Oliver

Gordon Oliver

Corporal Dick Jones

June Travis

June Travis

Terry Foster

Ray Walker

Ray Walker

Hogan

Guinn 'Big Boy' Williams

Guinn 'Big Boy' Williams

Sgt. Gibbons

Ronnie Cosby

Ronnie Cosby

Tommy Foster

Billy Dooley

Billy Dooley

Muggsy

Pat Gleason

Pat Gleason

One Step

Edward Earle

Edward Earle

Lt. Drake

Wade Boteler

Wade Boteler

Sergeant Foster

Creative team

Directed by: Phil Rosen
Written by: J. Benton Cheney
Jack Knapp

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