Service with the Colors
Synopsis
Service with the Colors is a 1940 American short drama film directed by B. Reeves Eason. This drama is "dedicated to the soldiers of the United States Army." Men with diverse backgrounds enlist in the army and are all assigned to the same post. Some adapt easily to army life, while others have trouble making the adjustment. It was nominated for an Academy Award at the 13th Academy Awards for Best Short Subject (Two-Reel).
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Robert Armstrong
Sergeant Clicker
William Lundigan
Thomas Stanton
Henry O'Neill
Colonel Nelson
William T. Orr
Charles Corbin
Herbert Anderson
Hiram Briggs
George Haywood
James Taylor
John Ridgely
Army Lieutenant (uncredited)
Edwin Stanley
Tom's Father (uncredited)
Lottie Williams
Tom's Mother (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 31, 1940
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- B. Reeves Eason
- Screenplay & Story
- Owen Crump
- Original Title
- Service with the Colors
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 21m
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures, The Vitaphone Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
B. Reeves Eason
Owen Crump
Charles P. Boyle
Frederick Richards
Department Leadership Roster
B. Reeves Eason
Director
Charles P. Boyle
Director of Photography
Frederick Richards
Editor
Owen Crump
Screenplay
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What is Service with the Colors about?
Service with the Colors is a 1940 American short drama film directed by B. Reeves Eason. This drama is "dedicated to the soldiers of the United States Army." Men with diverse backgrounds enlist in the army and are all assigned to the same post. Some adapt easily to army life, while others have trouble making the adjustment. It was nominated for an Academy Award at the 13th Academy Awards for Best Short Subject (Two-Reel).
Who directed Service with the Colors?
Service with the Colors was directed by B. Reeves Eason.
Who stars in Service with the Colors?
The principal cast of Service with the Colors includes Robert Armstrong, William Lundigan, Henry O'Neill, William T. Orr, Herbert Anderson.
When was Service with the Colors released and how long is it?
Service with the Colors was released in 1940 with a total runtime of 21m.