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Tars and Stripes

Plot: 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
Release Date: Friday, May 3 1935
89 years ago
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Cast

Portrait of Buster KeatonBuster Keaton
Buster Keaton was
39 in Tars and Stripes
as 'Apprentice Seaman Elmer Doolittle'.
Thu, Oct 03 1895 –
Tue, Feb 01 1966
Portrait of Vernon DentVernon Dent
Vernon Dent was
40 in Tars and Stripes
as 'Chief Gunners Mate Richard Mack'.
Fri, Feb 15 1895 –
Tue, Nov 05 1963
Portrait of Dorothea KentDorothea Kent
Dorothea Kent was
18 in Tars and Stripes
as 'Mack's Girlfriend'.
Tue, Jun 06 1916 –
Mon, Dec 10 1990
Portrait of Jack ShuttaJack Shutta
Jack Shutta was
36 in Tars and Stripes
as 'Sailor'.
Mon, Apr 03 1899 –
Fri, Jun 28 1957

Crew

Portrait of Charles LamontCharles Lamont
Charles Lamont was
39 in Tars and Stripes
as 'Director'
Sun, May 05 1895 –
Fri, Nov 12 1993
Portrait of Marcy KlauberMarcy Klauber
Marcy Klauber was
38 in Tars and Stripes
as 'Screenplay'
Thu, Nov 19 1896 –
Thu, Feb 11 1960