Come On, Marines! (1934): cast, story & where to watch
1934 · Film · ★ 4.5
Released in 1934, Come On, Marines! is a drama film directed by Henry Hathaway, running about 70 minutes. “THEY LOVED THE SMELL OF POWDER...Face Powder” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. "Lucky" Davis, a ladies-man and a devil-may-care U. S. Marine Sergeant, is leading a Marine-squadron on an expedition through a Phillipine jungle where an outlaw bandit is leading a guerilla-war rebellion. Their assignment is to rescue a group of children from an island mission that has been cut off from all communication. It comes as a bit of a surprise when Davis discovers that the "children" are a group of 18-25 year-old girls blissfully bathing in a pool while awaiting rescue.
Who’s in it. Come On, Marines! stars Ida Lupino as Esther Smith-Hamilton, Richard Arlen as Lucky Davis, Roscoe Karns as Spud McGurke and Grace Bradley as JoJo La Verne, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.5/10, Come On, Marines! has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Come On, Marines! page.
If you liked it. Fans of Come On, Marines! tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Come On, Marines! (1934)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Come On, Marines! change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Come On, Marines! worth watching?
- Come On, Marines! holds an audience score of 4.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Come On, Marines!?
- Come On, Marines! stars Ida Lupino, Richard Arlen, Roscoe Karns, Grace Bradley and Fuzzy Knight.
- When was Come On, Marines! released?
- Come On, Marines! was released in 1934, with a runtime of about 70 minutes.