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Service with the Colors

Service with the Colors

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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).
🌏 Languages Available: English
📆 Date Released: 1940-08-31
⌚ Running Time: 21 mins
⭐ Vote Average: 4.4

Beloved Cast

Robert Armstrong original image
Sergeant Clicker
Robert Armstrong
William Lundigan original image
Thomas Stanton
William Lundigan
Henry O'Neill original image
Colonel Nelson
Henry O'Neill
William T. Orr original image
Charles Corbin
William T. Orr
Herbert Anderson original image
Hiram Briggs
Herbert Anderson
George Haywood original image
James Taylor
George Haywood
John Ridgely original image
Army Lieutenant (uncredited)
John Ridgely
Edwin Stanley original image
Tom's Father (uncredited)
Edwin Stanley
Lottie Williams original image
Tom's Mother (uncredited)
Lottie Williams

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