
Service with the Colors
Drama
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).
Top Cast


Robert Armstrong
Robert Armstrong
Sergeant Clicker
Robert Armstrong
Sergeant Clicker


William Lundigan
William Lundigan
Thomas Stanton
William Lundigan
Thomas Stanton


Henry O'Neill
Henry O'Neill
Colonel Nelson
Henry O'Neill
Colonel Nelson


William T. Orr
William T. Orr
Charles Corbin
William T. Orr
Charles Corbin


Herbert Anderson
Herbert Anderson
Hiram Briggs
Herbert Anderson
Hiram Briggs
George Haywood
George Haywood
James Taylor
George Haywood
James Taylor


John Ridgely
John Ridgely
Army Lieutenant (uncredited)
John Ridgely
Army Lieutenant (uncredited)


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