The Leatherneck 95 years old
How they fought for each other- all for one, one for all!- Don't fail to see this thrilling drama.
An odd little film about male bonding. At the end of WW I, two Americans (William Boyd and Robert Armstrong) befriend a simple minded German (Alan Hale) and win him over into becoming an American. All three are still peacetime officers in the US Marines when an unscrupulous character steals Boyd's girl and his two buddies go off to rescue her. When they don't come back, Boyd goes after them to rescue all. This is all done in flashback from a court martial trial for desertion. It's very simple-minded and innocent (silents were that). Mildly interesting to today's audiences, but nothing special. It did receive an Oscar nomination for Best Screenplay
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The Leatherneck Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|---|
| Robert Armstrong He was 38, 82 years old when he died | |
| Alan Hale He was 37, 57 years old when he died | |
| Fred Kohler He was 40, 50 years old when he died | |
| Diane Ellis She was 19, 20 years old when she died | |
| William Boyd (actor) was 33, 77 years old when died |
The Leatherneck Crew
| Name | Department |
|---|---|
| Elliott J. Clawson as Writer. Elliott J. Clawson was 46 (59) years old when Elliott J. Clawson died | Writing |
| John W. Krafft as Writer. | Writing |
| Howard Higgin as Director. He was 38 (47) years old when He died | Directing |
The Leatherneck (95 years)
How they fought for each other- all for one, one for all!- Don't fail to see this thrilling drama.
- Release day: Sunday, February 24, 1929
- Runtime: 65 minutes