Tell It to the Marines
Synopsis
After a busy day of playing pranks on their father's servants and guests, Harry Williams' daughters Jane and Katherine tumble into bed and fall asleep. Having seen a film depicting World War I fighting in Europe, little Jane dreams that two armies, consisting entirely of mechanical dolls, are advancing against each other in battle. While Trik leads the German troops, who are guilty of committing a score of atrocities, Trak heads the Allied army, which ultimately wins the war. In the end, Jane awakens with a start to find that it has all been a dream.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 13, 1918
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Arvid E. Gillstrom
- Screenplay & Story
- Arvid E. Gillstrom, Adrian Johnson
- Original Title
- Tell It to the Marines
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Fox Film Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Arvid E. Gillstrom
Arvid E. Gillstrom, Adrian Johnson
Department Leadership Roster
Arvid E. Gillstrom
Director
Arvid E. Gillstrom
Writer
Adrian Johnson
Writer
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What is Tell It to the Marines about?
After a busy day of playing pranks on their father's servants and guests, Harry Williams' daughters Jane and Katherine tumble into bed and fall asleep. Having seen a film depicting World War I fighting in Europe, little Jane dreams that two armies, consisting entirely of mechanical dolls, are advancing against each other in battle. While Trik leads the German troops, who are guilty of committing a score of atrocities, Trak heads the Allied army, which ultimately wins the war. In the end, Jane awakens with a start to find that it has all been a dream.
Who directed Tell It to the Marines?
Tell It to the Marines was directed by Arvid E. Gillstrom.
Who stars in Tell It to the Marines?
The principal cast of Tell It to the Marines includes Jane Lee, Katherine Lee, Charles Slattery, Edward Bagley.
When was Tell It to the Marines released and how long is it?
Tell It to the Marines was released in 1918 with a total runtime of 50m.