Service with the Colors (1940)

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Country: USA
Genres: Drama, Short
Release: 1940-08-31
Director: B. Reeves Eason
Writers: Owen Crump
Language: English
Stars: Robert Armstrong , William Lundigan , Henry O’Neill (I) (1891–1961) , William T. Orr , Herbert Anderson , George Haywood , Mike Donovan , John Ridgely , Edwin Stanley , Lottie Williams
Runtime: 21 min
Awards: Nominated for 1 Oscar. 1 nomination total
AKA: Service with the Colors (United States of America) , Technicolor Specials (1939-1940 season) #8: Service with the Colors (United States of America) , Service with the Colors , Service with the Colors (Germany)
Plot: This Warner Bros. short film focuses on new army recruits prior to the U.S. entry into World War II. They are assigned to the Presidio in San Francisco and put under the command of Sgt. Clicker for their basic training. One of the recruits, Chuck Corbin, has something of a chip on his shoulder and doesn't seem to fit in. The Sergeant is patient and helpful and helps him along. As they improve their skills and enjoy their time off, Chuck ends up spending time in the guard house and decides to desert. When he puts his life on the line to save some of his friends, he's given a break and takes on a new more positive attitude.
IMDB:tt0033037