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In case you thought Lon Chaney was only capable of playing monstrous and unsavory characters, Tell It to the Marines (1926) is a perfect example of what the actor could do with a "straight" role. As Sergeant O'Hara, a gruff Marine who trains new recruits to become fearless officers, Chaney did not wear any makeup, relying solely on his dramatic skills to create one of his most compelling ...
Synopsis. 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 ...
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 ...
Tell It to the Marines. Tell It to the Marines is a 1926 silent film directed by George W. Hill, starring Lon Chaney, William Haines, and Eleanor Boardman. Skeet Burns (Haines) is a young rapscallion who signs up with the U.S. Marine Corps solely for the free train ticket to San Diego; he's planning to go from there to Tijuana to play the horses.
23 de may. de 2023 · In 1924, "Skeet" Burns (William Haines) applies to join the United States Marine Corps, but only to get a free train ride to San Diego, California. When he a...
After the rescue, the selfless sergeant gracefully steps aside and returns to training recruits to allow the heroic young Marine and the girl to find romantic bliss. Featuring a nice blend of comedy, adventure and romance, Tell It to the Marines was MGM's second highest grossing film of 1926.
Fiche technique. Titre : Tell It to the Marines Réalisation : George W. Hill Scénario : Richard Schayer et Joseph Farnham Photographie : Ira H. Morgan Montage : Blanche Sewell Société de production : Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pays d'origine : États-Unis Format : Noir et blanc - 1,33:1 - Film muet Genre : comédie dramatique Durée : 103 minutes
