Join the Marines (1937): cast, story & where to watch
1937 · Film · ★ 3
Released in 1937, Join the Marines is an action film directed by Ralph Staub, running about 68 minutes. “The hilarious romantic antics of a mad Marine who chased a madcap mishap halfway across the world...until she caught him!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. New York City cop Phil Donlon leaves the force to join the U.S. Olympic team. When he falls for a Marine colonel's daughter he gets kicked off the team. Joining the Marines to win the Colonel's approval many adventures follow.
Who’s in it. Join the Marines stars Paul Kelly as Phil Donlon, June Travis as Paula Denbrough, Purnell Pratt as Col. J. B. Denbrough and Reginald Denny as Steve Lodge, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.0/10, Join the Marines has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Join the Marines page.
If you liked it. Fans of Join 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.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Join the Marines (1937)?
- In US, Join the Marines is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Join the Marines worth watching?
- Join the Marines holds an audience score of 3.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Join the Marines?
- Join the Marines stars Paul Kelly, June Travis, Purnell Pratt, Reginald Denny and Warren Hymer.
- When was Join the Marines released?
- Join the Marines was released in 1937, with a runtime of about 68 minutes.