A World War I doughboy tricks his soldiers out of some money and later unsuccessfully tries to escape from the brig. Singer/dancer Joan Carter Waddell performs a musical number.
Ray Clark, Joe Penner
United States
Alright, so Service Stripes. Is it worth tracking down today? Well, if you’re a serious early cinema buff, someone who just loves seeing how movies worked back then, absolutely. For everyone else? Probably not. You’ll likely find it a bit slow, a bit clunky. But if you’re curious, it’s a neat little window into 1930s f...
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Comparing the cinematic DNA and archive impact of two defining moments in cult history.
Alfred J. Goulding
Alfred J. Goulding
Community
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"Alright, so Service Stripes. Is it worth tracking down today? Well, if you’re a serious early cinema buff, someone who just loves seeing how movies worked back then, absolutely. For everyone else? Probably not. You’ll likely find it a bit slow, a bit clunky. But if you’re curious, it’s a neat little window into 1930s filmmaking. 🕰️ The whole thing kicks off with this doughboy, our main guy, who’s just a bit too smart for his own good. He’s got this scheme to trick his fellow soldiers out of so..."
