Salute to the Marines (1943)

Name: Salute to the Marines
Genre: Comedy, Drama, War
Released: 1943
Duration: 101 min
Rating: 6.8
Cast: Wallace Beery, Fay Bainter, Reginald Owen, Ray Collins, Keye Luke

1h 41m United States of America

Comedy Drama War

Plot

A lighthearted propaganda piece, Salute to the Marines features Wallace Beery as a retired U.S. Marine Corps non-commissioned officer. When Japanese forces invade the Philippines, he springs into action, showcasing his bravery by first taking down a Nazi spy. The climax reveals his ultimate sacrifice, as he perishes in his dress blues while heroically detonating a bridge to thwart the enemy. This film blends humor with patriotic themes, highlighting the valor of the military in a time of crisis.

Cast

Wallace Beery Fay Bainter Reginald Owen Ray Collins Keye Luke Marilyn Maxwell William Lundigan Donald Curtis Noah Beery Dick Curtis Russell Gleason Rose Hobart