Join the Marines(1937)
The hilarious romantic antics of a mad Marine who chased a madcap mishap halfway across the world...until she caught him!
Join the Marines Synopsis
New York City cop Phil Donlon leaves the force to join the U.S. Olympic team. When he falls for a Marine colonel's daughter he gets kicked off the team. Joining the Marines to win the Colonel's approval many adventures follow.
Join the Marines (1937) is a action film directed by Ralph Staub, released on January 25, 1937 with a runtime of 1h 8m. It stars Paul Kelly, June Travis, Purnell Pratt and Reginald Denny. Viewers rate it 5.0 out of 10 across 3 ratings.
- Director:
- Ralph Staub
- Writers:
- Joseph Krumgold, Olive Cooper
- Producers:
- Nat Levine, Joseph Krumgold
- Production:
- Republic Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Join the Marines Cast & Crew
Main cast
Paul Kelly
as Phil Donlon
June Travis
as Paula Denbrough
Purnell Pratt
as Col. J. B. Denbrough
Reginald Denny
as Steve Lodge
Warren Hymer
as Herman
Irving Pichel
as Col. Leonard
Sterling Holloway
as Alfred - the Steward
Ray Corrigan
as Lt. Hodge
Carleton Young
as Corporal
William Hopper
as Marine
John Holland
as Lieutenant
John Sheehan
as O'Day
Key crew
Directed by Ralph Staub, written by Joseph Krumgold and Olive Cooper, produced by Nat Levine and Joseph Krumgold.
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Join the Marines Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.0/10 from 3 ratings.
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Join the Marines – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Join the Marines online?
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Join the Marines (1937) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Join the Marines?
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The main cast of Join the Marines (1937) includes Paul Kelly, June Travis, Purnell Pratt, Reginald Denny and Warren Hymer. The film was directed by Ralph Staub. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Join the Marines released?
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Join the Marines was released on January 25, 1937 and runs for 1h 8m.
Is Join the Marines worth watching?
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Join the Marines (1937) holds an average rating of 5.0 out of 10 from 3 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy action films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.