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Director's Spotlight
Senior Film Conservator
Director's Spotlight: United States
A Deep Dive into the 1937 Vision of Ralph Staub
Peeling back the layers of Ralph Staub's Join the Marines exposes the collaborative alchemy between Ralph Staub and the 1937 creative team. Anchored by a narrative that is both personal and universal, it reinforces the idea that cinema is a medium of infinite possibilities.
In Join the Marines, Ralph Staub pushes the boundaries of conventional narrative. The film's unique approach to its subject matter has sparked endless debates and interpretations among cinephiles and critics alike.
| Cinematography | Static |
| Soundtrack | Diegetic |
| Editing | Rhythmic |
| Art Direction | Naturalist |
Visualizing the convergence of Ralph Staub's style and the core Action narrative.
A New York City cop leaves the department to join the U.S. Olympic team. He falls for the spoiled daughter of a Marine colonel, and winds up getting kicked off the team. He joins the Marines to win the Colonel's approval, then everybody winds up on a jungle island fighting an outbreak of bubonic plague and a native rebellion.
Decades after its release, Join the Marines remains a vital piece of the cinematic puzzle. Its influence can be seen in countless modern works, solidifying Ralph Staub's status as a master of the craft in United States and beyond.