The wartime romantic misadventures of Captain Flagg, commander of a company of US Marines in 1918 France.The wartime romantic misadventures of Captain Flagg, commander of a company of US Marines in 1918 France.The wartime romantic misadventures of Captain Flagg, commander of a company of US Marines in 1918 France.The wartime romantic misadventures of Captain Flagg, commander of a company of US Marines in 1918 France.The wartime romantic misadventures of Captain Flagg, commander of a company of US Marines in 1918 France.
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Max Showalter
- Lt. Mooreas Lt. Moore
- (as Casey Adams)
Luis Alberni
- Grand Uncleas Grand Uncle
- (uncredited)
Olga Andre
- Sister Clothildeas Sister Clothilde
- (uncredited)
Tina Blagoi
- Mrs. Bouchardas Mrs. Bouchard
- (uncredited)
Danny Borzage
- Gilbertas Gilbert
- (uncredited)
Frederic Brunn
- German Officeras German Officer
- (uncredited)
Paul Bryar
- Charmaine's Uncleas Charmaine's Uncle
- (uncredited)
In 1918 France, Captain Flagg commands a disreputable company of Marines; his new top sergeant is his old friendly enemy, Quirt. The two men become rivals for the favors of fair innkeeper's daughter Charmaine, but the rivalry goes into reverse when Charmaine proves to be angling for a husband. When the company is ordered to the front, this comedy interlude gives way to the grim realities of war. —Rod Crawford <puffinus@u.washington.edu>
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Excellent World War 1 drama of American dough boys in France.
Excellent performances by James Cagney and Dan Dailey with good support from William Demarest and a super young Robert Wagner. Interesting contrast of characters from the battle tested professionals like Cagney and Dailey to the fresh out of basic training and high school Wagner. Also brings out the issue of battle fatigue or "shell-shocked" and how it sometimes affects soldiers directly and indirectly by its effect on the morale of their buddies. The interaction with the townspeople is also well done. All in all I thoroughly enjoyed this movie every time I have seen it. It is like vintage wine and seems to get better with age. The first time I saw this movie was in l954 and I learned to sing the song "Its a long way to Tipperary" from watching it one time.
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- dturner03
- Aug 3, 2005
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