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Tell It to the Marines poster
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Excellent
MASTER SCORE 70.4 / 100
1926·Comedy / Drama / Romance·1h 43m

TELL IT TO THE MARINES

U.S. Marine Sergeant O'Hara has his hands full training raw recruits, one of whom, 'Skeets' Burns, is a particular thorn in his side. If Burns's lackadaisical approach to the military were not bad enough, he also makes advances on nurse Nora Dale, whom Sergeant O'Hara secretly loves. Nora is oblivious to O'Hara's feelings and is attracted to the handsome 'Skeet.' But an indiscretion turns her against him, and it takes an expedition to China and a battle with a warlord's bandit brigade to sort things out among the nurse and her two Marines.

Above the Line
George W. Hill·DirectorRichard Schayer·ScreenplayIra H. Morgan·Director of PhotographyBlanche Sewell·Editor
Cast
Lon Chaney·Sergeant O'HaraWilliam Haines·Private Skeet BurnsEleanor Boardman·Norma DaleEddie Gribbon·Corporal MaddenCarmel Myers·ZayaWarner Oland·Chinese Bandit ChiefMitchell Lewis·NativeFrank Currier·General WilcoxMaurice E. Kains·HarryLori Bara·Navy Nurse
Full Crew
(9 credits)
Directing· 1
George W. Hill·Director
Writing· 1
Richard Schayer·Screenplay
Camera· 2
Ira H. Morgan·Director of PhotographyHomer Van Pelt·Still Photographer
Editing· 1
Blanche Sewell·Editor
Art & Design· 2
Cedric Gibbons·SettingsA. Arnold Gillespie·Settings
Production· 2
George W. Hill·ProducerFrederic Leahy·Unit Manager
By the Numbers
70.4
OF 100
Master Score
7.1
OF 10
IMDb
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CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$1M
ROI 189%
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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Dominant Palette
3 colors
#008080
#F0E68C
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Mood
Dramatic, Adventurous
Composition
Layered
Era
1920s
Visual Style
Mixed Media

“A vintage movie poster features a central figure of a man in a military uniform, holding a rifle, against a light blue background. Above him, a curved yellow ba”

militarydrama
Key Elements
RifleMilitary HatPalm TreesSunBirdExplosion Graphic
Atmosphere
Vibrant
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Wilderness
Design Score
7/10
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