Salute to the Marines(1943)
Rough! Romantic! Rarin' to go!
Salute to the Marines Synopsis
It is a comic book propaganda film which has Beery as a retired USMC NCO who, when the Japanese invade the Philippines, leads a heroic defense, first by strangling a Nazi agent, and then dying in his dress blues uniform while blowing up a bridge.
Salute to the Marines (1943) is a comedy, drama and war film directed by S. Sylvan Simon, released on September 2, 1943 with a runtime of 1h 41m. It stars Wallace Beery, Fay Bainter, Reginald Owen and Ray Collins. Viewers rate it 7.2 out of 10 across 5 ratings.
- Director:
- S. Sylvan Simon
- Writers:
- Robert Hardy Andrews, George Bruce, Wells Root
- Production:
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Status:
- Released
Salute to the Marines (1943) Trailer
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Salute to the Marines Cast & Crew
Main cast
Wallace Beery
as Sgt. Maj. William Bailey
Fay Bainter
as Jennie Bailey
Reginald Owen
as Mr. Henry Casper
Ray Collins
as Col. John Mason
Keye Luke
as 'Flashy' Logaz
Marilyn Maxwell
as Helen Bailey
William Lundigan
as Rufus Cleveland
Donald Curtis
as Randall James
Noah Beery
as Adjutant
Dick Curtis
as Cpl. Mosley
Russell Gleason
as Pvt. Hanks
Rose Hobart
as Mrs. Carson
Key crew
Directed by S. Sylvan Simon, written by Robert Hardy Andrews, George Bruce and Wells Root.
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Salute to the Marines Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.2/10 from 5 ratings.
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Salute to the Marines – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Salute to the Marines online?
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Salute to the Marines (1943) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Salute to the Marines?
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The main cast of Salute to the Marines (1943) includes Wallace Beery, Fay Bainter, Reginald Owen, Ray Collins and Keye Luke. The film was directed by S. Sylvan Simon. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Salute to the Marines released?
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Salute to the Marines was released on September 2, 1943 and runs for 1h 41m.
Is Salute to the Marines worth watching?
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Salute to the Marines (1943) holds an average rating of 7.2 out of 10 from 5 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and war films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Salute to the Marines?
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Yes. The official Salute to the Marines trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.