Service with the Colors (1940)
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).
Director: B. Reeves Eason
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 21 min
Release Date: August 31, 1940
Cast
- 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)
Screenplay
- Owen Crump (Screenplay)
Cinematography: Charles P. Boyle
Editing: Frederick Richards
Production: Warner Bros. Pictures, The Vitaphone Corporation
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
army, us army, us military, new recruit
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Frequently Asked Questions
- 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?
- Service with the Colors stars Robert Armstrong, William Lundigan, Henry O'Neill, William T. Orr, Herbert Anderson, George Haywood.
- How long is Service with the Colors?
- Service with the Colors has a runtime of 21m (21 minutes).
- What genre is Service with the Colors?
- Service with the Colors is a Drama film.
- Where was Service with the Colors produced?
- Service with the Colors was produced in United States of America.