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The Leatherneck (1929) Characters, Setting & Themes Explained
- Release, runtime and language
- 1929 · 65 mins
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- Directed by
- Howard Higgin
- Starring
- Robert Armstrong, William Boyd, Alan Hale, Jack Richardson, Joseph W. Girard, Fred Kohler
Set after World War I, two American Marines befriend a German soldier, helping him become American; the three become Marine officers. When Boyd’s girlfriend is stolen, his two friends attempt a rescue but disappear, so Boyd chases them to rescue everyone. The story is told in flashbacks during a court‑martial, stressing loyalty and male bonding.
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