The Marines Come Thru

The Marines Come Thru

65 mins | Action, War | Aug. 4, 1938

Marine Lieutenant Steve Landers has perfected a new bomb-release for airplanes which he is testing with the aid of his mechanics,'Singapore' Stebbins and Jack Murray. Dick Weber, one of a group of enemy agents attempting to steal the plans, is a friend of Colonel Dale, whose daughter, Linda, is engaged to Landers. Weber learns that "Singapore" and Jack are to deliver the final blueprints to the Colonel's home. Beckstrom , head of the spy ring, has some of his agents dress as Marines and obtain entry the the hangar. They get the plans but "Singapore" and Jack have overheard a conversation that indicates the spies are heading for a nearby island which is the headquarters of the espionage group.

The Marines Come Thru

65 mins | Action, War | Aug. 4, 1938

The Marines Come Thru
Marine Lieutenant Steve Landers has perfected a new bomb-release for airplanes which he is testing with the aid of his mechanics,'Singapore' Stebbins and Jack Murray. Dick Weber, one of a group of enemy agents attempting to steal the plans, is a friend of Colonel Dale, whose daughter, Linda, is engaged to Landers. Weber learns that "Singapore" and Jack are to deliver the final blueprints to the Colonel's home. Beckstrom , head of the spy ring, has some of his agents dress as Marines and obtain entry the the hangar. They get the plans but "Singapore" and Jack have overheard a conversation that indicates the spies are heading for a nearby island which is the headquarters of the espionage group.
Producers Grand National Pictures, George A. Hirliman Productions
Original title The Marines Come Thru
Directors Louis J. Gasnier
Writers D.S. Leslie, Lawrence Meade

Cast

Wallace Ford

as Pvt. 'Singapore' Stebbins

Toby Wing

as Linda Dale

Grant Withers

as Pvt. Jack 'Junior' Murray

Sheila Lynch

as Maisie King

Michael Doyle

as Lt. Steve Landers

Don Lanning

as Dick Weber

Frank Rasmussen

as Beckstrom

Roy Elkins

as Charles

James Neary

as Top Sergeant

Thomas McKeon

as Ciolonel Dale

Bil Baird

as Maxson the Magician (uncredited)

Beth Hayes

as Coffee-Counter Waitress

William 'Tubby' Rives

as Master of Ceremonies