The Tanks Are Coming
Synopsis
Educational short about the status of battle tanks and tank training in the U.S. Army in pre-War 1941, featuring a comical Army trainee from the Bronx.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 4, 1941
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- B. Reeves Eason
- Screenplay & Story
- Owen Crump
- Original Title
- The Tanks Are Coming
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 20m
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
B. Reeves Eason
Owen Crump
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B. Reeves Eason
Director
Owen Crump
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What is The Tanks Are Coming about?
Educational short about the status of battle tanks and tank training in the U.S. Army in pre-War 1941, featuring a comical Army trainee from the Bronx.
Who directed The Tanks Are Coming?
The Tanks Are Coming was directed by B. Reeves Eason.
Who stars in The Tanks Are Coming?
The principal cast of The Tanks Are Coming includes George Tobias, Richard Travis, Gig Young, Frank Wilcox, Knox Manning.
When was The Tanks Are Coming released and how long is it?
The Tanks Are Coming was released in 1941 with a total runtime of 20m.