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31/08/1940 Drama 0h 21m
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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).

  1. B. Reeves Eason

    Director

Top billed cast

  1. Robert Armstrong

    Sergeant Clicker

  2. William Lundigan

    Thomas Stanton

  3. Henry O'Neill

    Colonel Nelson

  4. William T. Orr

    Charles Corbin

  5. Herbert Anderson

    Hiram Briggs

  6. George Haywood

    James Taylor

  7. John Ridgely

    Army Lieutenant (uncredited)

  8. Edwin Stanley

    Tom's Father (uncredited)

  9. Lottie Williams

    Tom's Mother (uncredited)

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Reviews

A review by CinemaSerf
Written by CinemaSerf on 2026-06-03
There is a scene towards the start of this feature that sees a young man, dressed in his civvies, who pauses by a recruitment board on a city street. He reads the text, shakes his head in a sort of "I've nothing better to do" fashion, and then goes on into the building to join up. He is but one example of the variety of young men from the far flung corners of their United States who have answered the call to arms. Arriving at their boot camp, many find themselves facing quite a culture shock as haircuts beckon, uniforms must be worn and they all find themselves under the disciplined leadership...read the rest
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Status
Released

Original Language
English

Budget
$0.00

Revenue
$0.00

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