Service with the Colors (1940)

5.3/10 21 min Drama

Overview

Service with the Colors is a 1940 American short drama film directed by B. Reeves Eason. This drama is "dedicated to the soldiers of the United States Army." Men with diverse backgrounds enlist in the army and are all assigned to the same post. Some adapt easily to army life, while others have trouble making the adjustment. It was nominated for an Academy Award at the 13th Academy Awards for Best Short Subject (Two-Reel).

Cast

Robert Armstrong

Sergeant Clicker

William Lundigan

Thomas Stanton

Henry O'Neill

Colonel Nelson

William T. Orr

Charles Corbin

Herbert Anderson

Hiram Briggs

John Ridgely

Army Lieutenant (uncredited)

Edwin Stanley

Tom's Father (uncredited)

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