Join the Marines
1937, English. Directed by Ralph Staub.
The hilarious romantic antics of a mad Marine who chased a madcap mishap halfway across the world...until she caught him!
New York City cop Phil Donlon leaves the force to join the U.S. Olympic team. When he falls for a Marine colonel's daughter he gets kicked off the team. Joining the Marines to win the Colonel's approval many adventures follow.
- Runtime
- 1h 8m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Ralph StaubDirector
- Paul KellyPhil Donlon
- June TravisPaula Denbrough
- Purnell PrattCol. J. B. Denbrough
- Reginald DennySteve Lodge
- Warren HymerHerman
- Irving PichelCol. Leonard
- Sterling HollowayAlfred - the Steward
- Ray CorriganLt. Hodge
- Carleton YoungCorporal
- William HopperMarine
- John HollandLieutenant
- John SheehanO'Day
Details
- Released
- 25 January 1937
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Olive Cooper, Joseph Krumgold
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Join the Marines runs 68 minutes (1h 8m).
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Join the Marines is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Join the Marines on?
Join the Marines isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 8 November 2026.)
What movies are like Join the Marines?
If you liked Join the Marines, try Foreign Correspondent, Mighty Joe Young, Superman II: The Richard Donner Cut.
Who directed Join the Marines?
Join the Marines (1937) was directed by Ralph Staub and stars Paul Kelly, June Travis, Purnell Pratt.