The Marines Come Thru (1938)
Marine Lieutenant Steve Landers has perfected a new bomb-release for airplanes which he is testing with the aid of his mechanics,'Singapore' Stebbins and Jack Murray. Dick Weber, one of a group of enemy agents attempting to steal the plans, is a friend of Colonel Dale, whose daughter, Linda, is engaged to Landers. Weber learns that "Singapore" and Jack are to deliver the final blueprints to the Colonel's home. Beckstrom , head of the spy ring, has some of his agents dress as Marines and obtain entry the the hangar. They get the plans but "Singapore" and Jack have overheard a conversation that indicates the spies are heading for a nearby island which is the headquarters of the espionage group.
Director: Louis J. Gasnier
Genre: War, Action
Runtime: 65 min
Release Date: August 4, 1938
Cast
- Wallace Ford - Pvt. 'Singapore' Stebbins
- Toby Wing - Linda Dale
- Grant Withers - Pvt. Jack 'Junior' Murray
- Sheila Lynch - Maisie King
- Michael Doyle - Lt. Steve Landers
- Don Lanning - Dick Weber
- Frank Rasmussen - Beckstrom
- Roy Elkins - Charles
- James Neary - Top Sergeant
- Thomas McKeon - Ciolonel Dale
Screenplay
- Lawrence Meade (Story)
- D.S. Leslie (Screenplay)
Production: Grand National Pictures, George A. Hirliman Productions
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
airplane, hanger
More Films by Director: Louis J. Gasnier
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Marines Come Thru about?
- Marine Lieutenant Steve Landers has perfected a new bomb-release for airplanes which he is testing with the aid of his mechanics,'Singapore' Stebbins and Jack Murray. Dick Weber, one of a group of enemy agents attempting to steal the plans, is a friend of Colonel Dale, whose daughter, Linda, is engaged to Landers. Weber learns that "Singapore" and Jack are to deliver the final blueprints to the Colonel's home. Beckstrom , head of the spy ring, has some of his agents dress as Marines and obtain entry the the hangar. They get the plans but "Singapore" and Jack have overheard a conversation that indicates the spies are heading for a nearby island which is the headquarters of the espionage group.
- Who directed The Marines Come Thru?
- The Marines Come Thru was directed by Louis J. Gasnier.
- Who stars in The Marines Come Thru?
- The Marines Come Thru stars Wallace Ford, Toby Wing, Grant Withers, Sheila Lynch, Michael Doyle, Don Lanning.
- How long is The Marines Come Thru?
- The Marines Come Thru has a runtime of 1h 5m (65 minutes).
- What genre is The Marines Come Thru?
- The Marines Come Thru is a War, Action film.
- Where was The Marines Come Thru produced?
- The Marines Come Thru was produced in United States of America.