Service with the Colors (1940)

Service with the Colors

1940

Drama

Synopsis

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

Director

B. Reeves Eason

Cast

Edwin Stanley as Tom's Father (uncredited)

George Haywood as James Taylor

Henry O'Neill as Colonel Nelson

Herbert Anderson as Hiram Briggs

John Ridgely as Army Lieutenant (uncredited)

Lottie Williams as Tom's Mother (uncredited)

Robert Armstrong as Sergeant Clicker

William Lundigan as Thomas Stanton