The Bugle Sounds
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Synopsis
An old-time cavalry sergeant's resistance to change could cost him his post.
Top Cast
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Wallace Beery
Sgt. Patrick Aloysius 'Hap' Doan
Marjorie Main
Susie 'Suz'
Donna Reed
Sally Hanson
Lewis Stone
Col. Jack Lawton
Henry O'Neill
Lt. Col. Harry Seton
William Lundigan
Joe 'Joey' Hanson
Chill Wills
Sgt. Larry Dillon
George Bancroft
'Russ' Russell
Jerome Cowan
Mr. Nichols
Guinn 'Big Boy' Williams
Sgt. Krims
Jonathan Hale
Brigadier-General
Tom Dugan
Sgt. Strong
Roman Bohnen
Mr. Leech
Arthur Space
Hank
Ray Teal
Sergeant
Jimmy Spencer
Recruit (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 30, 1942
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- S. Sylvan Simon
- Screenplay & Story
- Cyril Hume
- Original Score
- Lennie Hayton
- Original Title
- The Bugle Sounds
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
S. Sylvan Simon
Cyril Hume, Lawrence Kimble
Lennie Hayton
Clyde De Vinna
Ben Lewis
J. Walter Ruben
Department Leadership Roster
S. Sylvan Simon
Director
Cyril Hume
Screenplay
J. Walter Ruben
Producer
Clyde De Vinna
Director of Photography
Robert Kalloch
Costume Design
Ben Lewis
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Bugle Sounds
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What is The Bugle Sounds about?
An old-time cavalry sergeant's resistance to change could cost him his post.
Who directed The Bugle Sounds?
The Bugle Sounds was directed by S. Sylvan Simon.
Who stars in The Bugle Sounds?
The principal cast of The Bugle Sounds includes Wallace Beery, Marjorie Main, Donna Reed, Lewis Stone, Henry O'Neill.
When was The Bugle Sounds released and how long is it?
The Bugle Sounds was released in 1942 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.
Who composed the musical score for The Bugle Sounds?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Bugle Sounds was composed by Lennie Hayton.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Bugle Sounds?
The Bugle Sounds holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).