
U.S. Marine Sergeant O'Hara has his hands full training raw recruits, one of whom, 'Skeets' Burns, is a particular thorn in his side. If Burns's lackadaisical approach to the military were not bad enough, he also makes advances on nurse Nora Dale, whom Sergeant O'Hara secretly loves. Nora is oblivious to O'Hara's feelings and is attracted to the handsome 'Skeet.' But an indiscretion turns her against him, and it takes an expedition to China and a battle with a warlord's bandi... (Full plot summary below)
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U.S. Marine Sergeant O'Hara has his hands full training raw recruits, one of whom, 'Skeets' Burns, is a particular thorn in his side. If Burns's lackadaisical approach to the military were not bad enough, he also makes advances on nurse Nora Dale, whom Sergeant O'Hara secretly loves. Nora is oblivious to O'Hara's feelings and is attracted to the handsome 'Skeet.' But an indiscretion turns her against him, and it takes an expedition to China and a battle with a warlord's bandit brigade to sort things out among the nurse and her two Marines.
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| Ozus' World Movie ReviewsDennis SchwartzDated romantic, comedy and adventure tale that was popular during its release but when viewed today seems just to be silly. |
| User ReviewJames CA movie that will live in your head forever! Tell It To the Marines is an outstanding romance, comedy, war film, and drama. It is silent but that does not stop the power that comew with it. The plot is incredible and the acting (specifically Lon Chaney) is amazing. Anybody with a heart and a brain will love this movie. "I think i'll join the Marine Corps" is what you'll be thinking after watching this. |