Call Out the Marines (1942): cast, story & where to watch
1942 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 1942, Call Out the Marines is a comedy and music film directed by William Hamilton, running about 67 minutes. “ROMANCE AND REVELRY...FROM TAPS TO REVEILLE...who rejoin the Marines to impress the cuties and get all snarled up in a spy scare” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Two Marine sergeants (Victor McLaglen, Edmund Lowe) flirt with a cafe girl (Binnie Barnes) in San Diego, then find out she's a spy.
Who’s in it. Call Out the Marines stars Victor McLaglen as Sgt. Jimmy McGinnis, Edmund Lowe as Harry Curtis, Binnie Barnes as Violet 'Vi' Hall and Paul Kelly as Jim Blake, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, Call Out the 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 Call Out the Marines page.
If you liked it. Fans of Call Out the Marines tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Call Out the Marines (1942)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Call Out the Marines change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Call Out the Marines worth watching?
- Call Out the Marines holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Call Out the Marines?
- Call Out the Marines stars Victor McLaglen, Edmund Lowe, Binnie Barnes, Paul Kelly and Robert Smith.
- When was Call Out the Marines released?
- Call Out the Marines was released in 1942, with a runtime of about 67 minutes.