

Salute to the Marines
1943, English. Directed by S. Sylvan Simon.
Rough! Romantic! Rarin' to go!
It is a comic book propaganda film which has Beery as a retired USMC NCO who, when the Japanese invade the Philippines, leads a heroic defense, first by strangling a Nazi agent, and then dying in his dress blues uniform while blowing up a bridge.
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Salute to the Marines isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
- S. Sylvan SimonDirector
- Wallace BeerySgt. Maj. William Bailey
- Fay BainterJennie Bailey
- Reginald OwenMr. Henry Casper
- Ray CollinsCol. John Mason
- Keye Luke'Flashy' Logaz
- Marilyn MaxwellHelen Bailey
- William LundiganRufus Cleveland
- Donald CurtisRandall James
- Noah BeeryAdjutant
- Dick CurtisCpl. Mosley
- Russell GleasonPvt. Hanks
- Rose HobartMrs. Carson
Details
- Released
- 2 September 1943
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Robert Hardy Andrews, George Bruce
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How long is Salute to the Marines?
Salute to the Marines runs 101 minutes (1h 41m).
Does Salute to the Marines have a post-credits scene?
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Salute to the Marines parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Salute to the Marines is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Salute to the Marines on?
Salute to the Marines isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like Salute to the Marines?
If you liked Salute to the Marines, try Mister Roberts, The Last Rifleman, Waiting for Anya.
Who directed Salute to the Marines?
Salute to the Marines (1943) was directed by S. Sylvan Simon and stars Wallace Beery, Fay Bainter, Reginald Owen.