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).
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U.S. ARMY 1940 RECRUITING FILM SERVICE WITH THE COLORS TREASURE ISLAND SAN FRANCISCO 25054
Released in August of 1940 Service with the Colors is a Warner Brothers-produced Army recruiting short. The film focuses on new Army recruits prior to the ...
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