Tars and Spars
“Chock - Full of Talent! and NEW SONGS!”
Synopsis
Howard Young is a coast guardsman who has been on shore duty for three years despite his efforts to be sent into action. His nearest approach to sea duty was on a harbor-moored life raft for 21 days as part of an experiment with a new type of vitamin gum for the government. He meets Christine Bradley, a SPAR, sent to take over his communications job and, by things he leaves unsaid, she thinks his life-raft experience was the result of a ship-wreck at sea.
Top Cast
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Janet Blair
Christine Bradley
Alfred Drake
Howard Young
Jeff Donnell
Peggy McDougal
Marc Platt
Junior Casady
Sid Caesar
Chuck Enders
Hugh Beaumont
Captain
Joseph Crehan
Admiral
James Flavin
Chief Bosun Mate Gurney
Ray Walker
Lt. Scully
Robin Raymond
Recording Studio Pitch Woman
Anita Alvarez
Featured Dancer (uncredited)
Chet Brandenburg
Midget Circus Spectator (uncredited)
William Forrest
Commander (uncredited)
Charles Owens
Dancer (uncredited)
Alex Romero
Dancer (uncredited)
Ray Walker
Lt. Scully (uncredited)
Dottie Wesson
Mess Hall Server (uncredited)
Dick Winslow
Orchestra Leader (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 10, 1946
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alfred E. Green
- Screenplay & Story
- Barry Trivers, Decla Dunning, Hans Jacoby, Sarett Tobias
- Original Score
- Jule Styne
- Original Title
- Tars and Spars
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alfred E. Green
Barry Trivers, Decla Dunning, Hans Jacoby, Sarett Tobias
Jule Styne
Joseph Walker
Milton H. Bren
Department Leadership Roster
Alfred E. Green
Director
Milton H. Bren
Producer
Jule Styne
Original Music Composer
Joseph Walker
Director of Photography
Decla Dunning
Writer
Hans Jacoby
Writer
Sarett Tobias
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Tars and Spars
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Tars and Spars about?
Howard Young is a coast guardsman who has been on shore duty for three years despite his efforts to be sent into action. His nearest approach to sea duty was on a harbor-moored life raft for 21 days as part of an experiment with a new type of vitamin gum for the government. He meets Christine Bradley, a SPAR, sent to take over his communications job and, by things he leaves unsaid, she thinks his life-raft experience was the result of a ship-wreck at sea.
Who directed Tars and Spars?
Tars and Spars was directed by Alfred E. Green.
Who stars in Tars and Spars?
The principal cast of Tars and Spars includes Janet Blair, Alfred Drake, Jeff Donnell, Marc Platt, Sid Caesar.
When was Tars and Spars released and how long is it?
Tars and Spars was released in 1946 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
Who composed the musical score for Tars and Spars?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Tars and Spars was composed by Jule Styne.