The Marines Fly High
Seen it?1940 | 68 min | Action, Adventure, Drama, Romance
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for romantics and action fans. If you loved Beast or Wings, start here.
- The mood
- Warm and romantic.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 8 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1940: an older pace and style.
Marine lieutenants Dan and Jim fight bandits in the South American jungle, while competing for the attention of beautiful Joan Grant.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
Generally positive reviews
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 1K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by George Nichols Jr., Benjamin Stoloff
- Richard DixLt. Danny Darrick
- Lucille BallJoan Grant
- Chester MorrisLt. Jim Malone
- Steffi DunaTeresa
- John EldredgeJohn Henderson / El Vengador
- Paul HarveyCol. Hill
- Horace McMahonSgt. Monk O'Hara
- Dick HoganCpl. Ted Haines
- Kirby GrantLt. Bob Hobbes
- Ann ShoemakerMrs. Hill