Moran of the Marines (1928)
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After getting into a fight with a drunkard, Mike Moran spends 10 days on the rock pile and is disinherited by his wealthy uncle; out of luck and work, Mike joins the Marines and is soon court-martialed for kissing Vivian Marshall, a general's daughter. Mike's unit is ordered to China, and Mike goes along under guard. Vivian accompanies her father and is captured by a Chinese bandit; Mike rescues her and is himself taken prisoner. Vivian leads a Marine detachment to his rescue, and Mike is quickly pardoned, reinstated by his uncle, and firmly established in Vivian's affections. A lost film.
Director: Frank R. Strayer
Genre: Romance
Runtime: 70 min
Release Date: October 13, 1928
Cast
- Richard Dix - Michael Moran
- Ruth Elder - Vivian Marshall
- Roscoe Karns - Swatty
- Brooks Benedict - Basil Worth
- E.H. Calvert - Gen. Marshall
- Duke Martin - The Sergeant
- Tetsu Komai - Sun Yat
- Joyzelle Joyner
- Jean Harlow - Extra (uncredited)
Screenplay
- Herman J. Mankiewicz
- George Marion Jr. (Dialogue)
- Ray Harris (Scenario Writer)
- Sam Mintz (Scenario Writer)
- Agnes Brand Leahy (Story)
Production: Paramount Famous Lasky Corporation, Paramount Pictures
Country: United States of America
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Frank R. Strayer
More Films in Genre: Romance
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Moran of the Marines about?
- After getting into a fight with a drunkard, Mike Moran spends 10 days on the rock pile and is disinherited by his wealthy uncle; out of luck and work, Mike joins the Marines and is soon court-martialed for kissing Vivian Marshall, a general's daughter. Mike's unit is ordered to China, and Mike goes along under guard. Vivian accompanies her father and is captured by a Chinese bandit; Mike rescues her and is himself taken prisoner. Vivian leads a Marine detachment to his rescue, and Mike is quickly pardoned, reinstated by his uncle, and firmly established in Vivian's affections. A lost film.
- Who directed Moran of the Marines?
- Moran of the Marines was directed by Frank R. Strayer.
- Who stars in Moran of the Marines?
- Moran of the Marines stars Richard Dix, Ruth Elder, Roscoe Karns, Brooks Benedict, E.H. Calvert, Duke Martin.
- How long is Moran of the Marines?
- Moran of the Marines has a runtime of 1h 10m (70 minutes).
- What genre is Moran of the Marines?
- Moran of the Marines is a Romance film.
- Where was Moran of the Marines produced?
- Moran of the Marines was produced in United States of America.