4.6Tars and Stripes · 1935
Tars and Stripes (1935) is a Comedy film directed by Charles Lamont, starring Buster Keaton, Vernon Dent, Dorothea Kent.
Comedy
4.6Overview
Naval recruit Elmer is seemingly unable to discharge any of his duties without making life miserable for his irascible commanding officer, who winds up getting doused with paint, splattered with muck, and repeatedly tossed into the water due to Elmer's ineptitude. To make matters worse, Elmer takes a shine to the CO's girlfriend, which prompts her jealous boyfriend into several wrathful chases after Elmer. He eventually has Elmer locked in the brig -- but his girlfriend is in there too, so she can be together with her beloved Elmer.
Cast
Buster Keaton, Vernon Dent, Dorothea Kent, Jack Shutta
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What is "Tars and Stripes" about?
Naval recruit Elmer is seemingly unable to discharge any of his duties without making life miserable for his irascible commanding officer, who winds up getting doused with paint, splattered with muck, and repeatedly tossed into the water due to Elmer's ineptitude. To make matters worse, Elmer takes a shine to the CO's girlfriend, which prompts her jealous boyfriend into several wrathful chases after Elmer. He eventually has Elmer locked in the brig -- but his girlfriend is in there too, so she can be together with her beloved Elmer.
When was "Tars and Stripes" released?
Tars and Stripes was released in 1935.
Who stars in "Tars and Stripes"?
The cast includes Buster Keaton, Vernon Dent, Dorothea Kent, Jack Shutta.
