Where can I watch Tell It to the Marines (1926)?

In US, Tell It to the Marines is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.

Is Tell It to the Marines worth watching?

Tell It to the Marines holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.

Who stars in Tell It to the Marines?

Tell It to the Marines stars Lon Chaney, William Haines, Eleanor Boardman, Eddie Gribbon and Carmel Myers.

When was Tell It to the Marines released?

Tell It to the Marines was released in 1926, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.

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Tell It to the Marines (1926): cast, story & where to watch

1926 · Film · ★ 6.1

Released in 1926, Tell It to the Marines is an action, comedy and drama film directed by George W. Hill, running about 103 minutes.

What it’s about. U.S. Marine Sergeant O'Hara has his hands full training raw recruits, one of whom, 'Skeets' Burns, is a particular thorn in his side. If Burns's lackadaisical approach to the military were not bad enough, he also makes advances on nurse Nora Dale, whom Sergeant O'Hara secretly loves. Nora is oblivious to O'Hara's feelings and is attracted to the handsome 'Skeet.' But an indiscretion turns her against him, and it takes an expedition to China and a battle with a warlord's bandit brigade to sort things out among the nurse and her two Marines.

Who’s in it. Tell It to the Marines stars Lon Chaney as Sergeant O'Hara, William Haines as Private Skeet Burns, Eleanor Boardman as Norma Dale and Eddie Gribbon as Corporal Madden, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Tell It to the Marines has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $1.3M at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Tell It to the Marines page.

If you liked it. Fans of Tell It to the Marines tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.

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Frequently asked

Where can I watch Tell It to the Marines (1926)?: In US, Tell It to the Marines is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Tell It to the Marines worth watching?: Tell It to the Marines holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Tell It to the Marines?: Tell It to the Marines stars Lon Chaney, William Haines, Eleanor Boardman, Eddie Gribbon and Carmel Myers.
When was Tell It to the Marines released?: Tell It to the Marines was released in 1926, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.