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Leave It to the Marines (1951)

NR · 1951-09-28 · 1h 5m · EN
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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.

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Sam NewfieldDirector

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Sid MeltonSid MeltonGerald Sylvester MeekMara LynnMara LynnMyrna McAllisterMara LynnMara LynnSgt. 'Foghorn' McTaggertIda MooreIda MooreGrandma MeekSam FlintSam FlintCol. FlengeSam FlintSam FlintCol. FlengeDouglas EvansDouglas EvansGen. GarvinMargia DeanMargia DeanCpl. Trudy 'Tootie' FrisbeeRichard MonahanRichard MonahanPvt. PartridgeWilliam HaadeWilliam HaadeRecruiting Sgt. DelaneyJack GeorgeJack GeorgeDr. SuturePaul BryarPaul BryarCpl. Pappodopoli

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MarineMarriage license

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Genre affinityComedyTheme affinityMarine · Marriage LicenseDialogue densityComedyPacingShortDirector preference338233Actor preference292154 · 330173 · 202417

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What is Leave It to the Marines about?

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.

How long is Leave It to the Marines?

Leave It to the Marines has a runtime of 65 minutes.