March On, Marines
Synopsis
Marine Sergeant Bob Lansing has just completed a tour of duty in the Pacific and is off to study at the Officer's Academy in Annapolis if he passes the entrance exam. He soon finds out that his younger brother, Jimmy Lansing, just recently made sergeant as well, will also be taking the exam with him. The Lansing brothers are hard working and patriotic military men and both deserve to be accepted into the Academy, but they learn there is only one spot available. As entrance into Annapolis is dependent both on their exam results and their record, they are encouraged by the base colonel to enter into a friendly rivalry for the three weeks on the base prior to the exam. They also enter into a friendly rivalry for the affections of Penelope Hayworth, the admiral's daughter.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
December 14, 1940
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- B. Reeves Eason
- Original Title
- March On, Marines
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 21m
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
B. Reeves Eason
Department Leadership Roster
B. Reeves Eason
Director
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What is March On, Marines about?
Marine Sergeant Bob Lansing has just completed a tour of duty in the Pacific and is off to study at the Officer's Academy in Annapolis if he passes the entrance exam. He soon finds out that his younger brother, Jimmy Lansing, just recently made sergeant as well, will also be taking the exam with him. The Lansing brothers are hard working and patriotic military men and both deserve to be accepted into the Academy, but they learn there is only one spot available. As entrance into Annapolis is dependent both on their exam results and their record, they are encouraged by the base colonel to enter into a friendly rivalry for the three weeks on the base prior to the exam. They also enter into a friendly rivalry for the affections of Penelope Hayworth, the admiral's daughter.
Who directed March On, Marines?
March On, Marines was directed by B. Reeves Eason.
Who stars in March On, Marines?
The principal cast of March On, Marines includes Dennis Morgan, John Litel, David Bruce, Mildred Coles, John Ridgely.
When was March On, Marines released and how long is it?
March On, Marines was released in 1940 with a total runtime of 21m.