
Riley, a marine sergeant and ringleader aboard ship in the traditional warfare between gobs and leathernecks, falls in love with a telephone girl and breaks arrest to go to her when his pet enemy is about to take shore leave. Together they unmask a mail robbery and Riley wins his commission and the girl.


Is Let It Rain a forgotten classic or a relic of a bygone era? Short answer: yes, it is a delightful time capsule, but its appeal is strictly limited to those who appreciate the rhythmic chaos of silent-era slapstick. If you are looking for a deep military drama, look elsewhere. This is for the fans of physical comedy ...

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Comparing the cinematic DNA and archive impact of two defining moments in cult history.

Edward F. Cline

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"Is Let It Rain a forgotten classic or a relic of a bygone era? Short answer: yes, it is a delightful time capsule, but its appeal is strictly limited to those who appreciate the rhythmic chaos of silent-era slapstick. If you are looking for a deep military drama, look elsewhere. This is for the fans of physical comedy and those curious about the early, unmasked screen presence of Boris Karloff.Released in 1927, Let It Rain serves as a primary vehicle for Douglas MacLean, the 'Smiling' comedian w..."
Lincoln Stedman
George Crone, Earle Snell, Wade Boteler
United States

