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Service with the Colors (1940)

APPROVED 21 min  -  Drama | Short  -   31 August 1940 (USA)
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This Warner Bros. short film focuses on new army recruits prior to the U.S. entry into World War II... See full summary »

Director:

B. Reeves Eason

Writer:

Owen Crump (original screenplay)
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Cast

Complete credited cast:
Robert Armstrong Robert Armstrong ...
Sgt. Clicker
William Lundigan William Lundigan ...
Thomas Stanton
Henry O'Neill Henry O'Neill ...
Col. Nelson
William T. Orr ...
Charles Corbin (as William Orr)
Herbert Anderson Herbert Anderson ...
Hiram Briggs
George Haywood George Haywood ...
James Taylor
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Storyline

This Warner Bros. short film focuses on new army recruits prior to the U.S. entry into World War II. They are assigned to the Presidio in San Francisco and put under the command of Sgt. Clicker for their basic training. One of the recruits, Chuck Corbin, has something of a chip on his shoulder and doesn't seem to fit in. The Sergeant is patient and helpful and helps him along. As they improve their skills and enjoy their time off, Chuck ends up spending time in the guard house and decides to desert. When he puts his life on the line to save some of his friends, he's given a break and takes on a new more positive attitude. Written by garykmcd  

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Army | Soldier | Propaganda | Billiards | Voice Over  | See more »

Genres:

Drama | Short

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

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Company Credits

Production Co:

Warner Bros. Pictures See more »
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Technical Specs

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Sound Mix:

Mono (RCA Sound System)

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1
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Trivia

Included as a bonus on the 2006 Warner DVD of City for Conquest (1940). See more »

Soundtracks

"Yankee Doodle"
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