Service with the Colors 83 years old

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).

Credits

Service with the Colors Cast

Name Character
John Ridgely He was 30, 58 years old when he died as Army Lieutenant (uncredited)
Robert Armstrong He was 49, 82 years old when he died as Sergeant Clicker
William T. Orr He was 22, 85 years old when he died as Charles Corbin
William Lundigan He was 26, 61 years old when he died as Thomas Stanton
Herbert Anderson He was 23, 77 years old when he died as Hiram Briggs
Edwin Stanley He was 59, 64 years old when he died as Tom's Father (uncredited)
Lottie Williams She was 66, 88 years old when she died as Tom's Mother (uncredited)
Henry O'Neill He was 49, 69 years old when he died as Colonel Nelson

Service with the Colors Crew

Name Department
Frederick Richards as Editor. He was 106 (78) years old when He died Editing
B. Reeves Eason as Director. He was 53 (69) years old when He died Directing
Charles P. Boyle as Director of Photography. He was 48 (75) years old when He died Camera
Owen Crump as Screenplay. He was 36 (94) years old when He died Writing
Service with the Colors poster
Service with the Colors (83 years)

  • Release day: Saturday, August 31, 1940
  • Runtime: 21 minutes