This short film shows U.S. Marines in training at a number of unidentified bases, with a focus on hand-to-hand combat.
Marines in the Making (1942) is a documentary film directed by Herbert Polesie, released on December 26, 1942 with a runtime of 9m. It stars Pete Smith and Charles Horvath. Viewers rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 9 ratings.
Directed by Herbert Polesie, produced by Pete Smith.
Average viewer score of 6.3/10 from 9 ratings.
Pete Smith’s usually irreverent style of commentary is a bit hemmed-in in this film as it’s propagandist purpose doesn’t really allow him to let loose. He still manages to include some deprecating, anti-Japanese, “Tojo” sentiment as we learn just how comprehensive the US Marine’s training programme is. These brave and decent young soldiers are having to learn new underhand and squalid techniques so that they can…
Reviewed on March 30, 2025
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The main cast of Marines in the Making (1942) includes Pete Smith and Charles Horvath. The film was directed by Herbert Polesie. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
Marines in the Making was released on December 26, 1942 and runs for 9m.
Marines in the Making (1942) holds an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from 9 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
