Tars and Stripes 89 years old

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.

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Tars and Stripes Cast

Name Character
Buster Keaton He was 39, 70 years old when he died as Apprentice Seaman Elmer Doolittle
Dorothea Kent She was 18, 74 years old when she died as Mack's Girlfriend
Vernon Dent He was 40, 68 years old when he died as Chief Gunners Mate Richard Mack
Jack Shutta He was 36, 58 years old when he died as Sailor

Tars and Stripes Crew

Name Department
Charles Lamont as Director. He was 39 (98) years old when He died Directing
Marcy Klauber as Screenplay. He was 38 (63) years old when He died Writing
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Tars and Stripes (89 years)

  • Release day: Friday, May 03, 1935
  • Runtime: 20 minutes