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The United States Marine Band

The United States Marine Band

1942Short⏱️ 10m
ShortMusicWar
⭐ 5.8
IMDB Rating
135 votes

Various configurations of the United States Marine Band, including marching band, choir, and symphony orchestra, perform patriotic songs on the National Mall. The performances are intercut with footage of the Marine Corps in train...

Director
Jean Negulesco
Writers
N/A
Stars
United States Marine Band, William F. Santelmann, Thomas Holcomb
Release Date
November 14, 1942
Language
English
Country
United States
🎯 1
Nominations
πŸ’¬ 4
Reviews
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🎭 Top Cast

πŸ‘€
United States Marine Band
as Themselves
πŸ‘€
William F. Santelmann
as Self - Bandmaster
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Thomas Holcomb
as Self

🎬 Technical Specs

Aspect Ratio
1.37 : 1
Sound
Mono
Color
Black and White
Filming Location
National Mall, Washington, District of Columbia, USA
Production
Warner Bros.

🏷️ Keywords

washington monument washington d.c.melody master seriesmarinesongpatriotism

🎯 Categories

MusicShortWar

⭐ Featured Review

Glimpse of the Old Corps
by Andy4444 β€’ 2007-02-24
8/10

"This is basically a wartime recruitment film. But recruiting films and videos and commercials can sometimes fun to watch. In this case if you're a U.S. Marine, you'll enjoy this 10 minutes of motivation. The film begins with the Band playing in Washington D.C. The band sings along to the first stanza of the Marines' Hymn. It moves along to Anchors Away! and various Souza marches, as expected, and Marines are shown marching in formation past a review stand with the 782 gear of the day: M1903 Springfield rifles and rimmed dough boy-style helmets and leggings. The Commandant of th..."

πŸ’‘ Did You Know?

This short is included on the Warner DVD of Kings Row (1942).

πŸ“– Synopsis

Various configurations of the United States Marine Band, including marching band, choir, and symphony orchestra, perform patriotic songs on the National Mall. The performances are intercut with footage of the Marine Corps in train...