Come On, Marines!
Seen it?1934 | 70 min | Drama
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With almost no lasting buzz and soft box office, 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
- A natural pick for anyone who likes a story with emotional weight. Best on a quiet night when you're in the mood to feel something. If you loved True Grit, start here.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Quiet, then quietly devastating, at 1 hr 10 min. Done before bedtime.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1934: an older pace and style.
- Skip it if you need something light and fast tonight.
"Lucky" Davis, a ladies-man and a devil-may-care U. S. Marine Sergeant, is leading a Marine-squadron on an expedition through a Phillipine jungle where an outlaw bandit is leading a guerilla-war rebellion. Their assignment is to rescue a group of children from an island mission that has been cut off from all communication. It comes as a bit of a surprise when Davis discovers that the "children" are a group of 18-25 year-old girls blissfully bathing in a pool while awaiting rescue.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 732 people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Henry Hathaway
- Ida LupinoEsther Smith-Hamilton
- Richard ArlenLucky Davis
- Roscoe KarnsSpud McGurke
- Grace BradleyJoJo La Verne
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- Ann SheridanLoretta
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