Service with the Colors
movie

Released August 31, 1940
Genres:
Overview
Service with the Colors is a 1940 American short drama film directed by B. Reeves Eason. This drama is "dedicated to the soldiers of the United States Army." Men with diverse backgrounds enlist in the army and are all assigned to the same post. Some adapt easily to army life, while others have trouble making the adjustment. It was nominated for an Academy Award at the 13th Academy Awards for Best Short Subject (Two-Reel).
Cast

Robert Armstrong
as
Sergeant Clicker

William Lundigan
as
Thomas Stanton

Henry O'Neill
as
Colonel Nelson

William T. Orr
as
Charles Corbin

Herbert Anderson
as
Hiram Briggs
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George Haywood
as
James Taylor

John Ridgely
as
Army Lieutenant (uncredited)

Edwin Stanley
as
Tom's Father (uncredited)
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Lottie Williams
as
Tom's Mother (uncredited)