The Leatherneck
| Movie | |
|---|---|
| Original title | The Leatherneck |
| Country of production | United States |
| original language | English |
| Publishing year | 1929 |
| length | 65 minutes |
| Rod | |
| Director | Howard Higgin |
| script |
Elliott J. Clawson , John W. Krafft |
| music | Amedeo De Filippi |
| camera | John J. Mescall |
| cut | Donae Harrison |
| occupation | |
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The Leatherneck is a 1929 American war film .
action
The 6th Marine Regiment is stationed in China during the Chinese Civil War . The soldiers Schmidt and Hanlon are facing a court martial for desertion. Hanlon tells his version of the story.
When the regiment was transferred to Russia, Hanlon married Tanya, the daughter of an aristocrat. The revolution broke out in the confusion of which the couple was separated. After a while, Hanlon found out about the murder of Tanya and her family. After a while Hanlon was able to find out that the Russian Heckla was responsible for Tanya's death. Hanlon, Schmidt and their comrade Calhoun separated from the troops in order to seek revenge. The three soldiers were captured in the search for the murderer. Schmidt was subjected to the water torture and went insane. There was a fight when they escaped. Heckla was killed, but Calhoun was also killed. Hanlon and the insane Schmidt were able to return to the regiment.
Unexpectedly, Tanya, believed to be dead, appears in court and confirms her husband's story. Hanlon is acquitted. But the meeting with his wife is delayed for three days. As a punishment for unauthorized removal from the troops, Hanlon has to keep watch.
Reviews
Mordaunt Hall of the New York Times found the story unusual but often unimaginative in its direction.
Awards
At the second Academy Awards in 1930 , Elliott J. Clawson was nominated for an Oscar for Best Screenplay .
background
- The premiere took place on February 24, 1929.
- Leatherneck (English: leather neck) is a name used by the US Marines .
Web links
- The Leatherneck in the Internet Movie Database (English)