Leave It to the Marines

Leave It to the Marines

The LAFF situation is well in hand!

NR 1951 · 65 min · ★ 7.0 · Comedy

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.

Directed by Sam Newfield · Written by Orville H. Hampton

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Sid Melton Gerald Sylvester Meek
Mara Lynn Myrna McAllister
Mara Lynn Sgt. 'Foghorn' McTaggert
Ida Moore Grandma Meek
Sam Flint Col. Flenge
Douglas Evans Gen. Garvin
Margia Dean Cpl. Trudy 'Tootie' Frisbee
Richard Monahan Pvt. Partridge
William Haade Recruiting Sgt. Delaney
Jack George Dr. Suture
Paul Bryar Cpl. Pappodopoli
Ezelle Poule Mrs. McAllister

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