Tars and Stripes
Originally released in 1935. Tars and Stripes is a comedy film. directed by Charles Lamont. At just 20 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Buster Keaton, Vernon Dent, and Dorothea Kent
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 3, 1935
90 years ago
Runtime
0h 20m
20 minutes total
User Rating
4.4/10
Mixed (11 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Directors
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Educational Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
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 mu...
Who directed Tars and Stripes?
Tars and Stripes was directed by Charles Lamont.
How long is Tars and Stripes?
Tars and Stripes has a runtime of 0 hours and 20 minutes (20 minutes total).
When was Tars and Stripes released?
Tars and Stripes was released on May 3, 1935 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Tars and Stripes?
The main cast of Tars and Stripes includes Buster Keaton, Vernon Dent, Dorothea Kent, Jack Shutta.