Comedy · United States of America · 1951 · 1h 5m

Leave It to the Marines

Director

Cast

Sid Melton as Gerald Sylvester Meek Mara Lynn as Myrna McAllister Mara Lynn as Sgt. 'Foghorn' McTaggert Ida Moore as Grandma Meek Sam Flint as Col. Flenge Douglas Evans as Gen. Garvin

Crew

Jack Greenhalgh — Director of Photography Carl Pierson — Editor Orville H. Hampton — Screenplay Sigmund Neufeld — Producer

Tagline

The LAFF situation is well in hand!

Synopsis

Gerald Meek and Myrna McAllister go to city hall to apply for a marriage license. Gerald wanders into the Marine Recruiting office by mistake and Sergeant Delaney signs him into the Marine Corps and sends him for a medical examination before Gerald realizes what has happened. He finds himself in uniform and ready to be shipped to boot camp without any delay, other than explain to his intended-bride that Uncle Sam has other plans for him.

Mood & Themes

marine marriage license

Key Collaborators

Sam Newfield Director Jack Greenhalgh Director of Photography Carl Pierson Editor Orville H. Hampton Screenplay Sigmund Neufeld Producer

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