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. He eventually has Elmer locked in the brig -- but his girlfriend is in there too, so she can be together with her beloved Elmer.
Credits
Tars and Stripes Cast
| Name |
Character |
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Buster Keaton
He was 39, 70 years old when he died
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as Apprentice Seaman Elmer Doolittle |
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Dorothea Kent
She was 18, 74 years old when she died
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as Mack's Girlfriend |
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Vernon Dent
He was 40, 68 years old when he died
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as Chief Gunners Mate Richard Mack |
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Jack Shutta
He was 36, 58 years old when he died
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as Sailor |
Tars and Stripes Crew
| Name |
Department |
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Charles Lamont as Director. He was 39 (98) years old when He died
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Directing |
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Marcy Klauber as Screenplay. He was 38 (63) years old when He died
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Writing |
