Tars and Spars
"Chock - Full of Talent! and NEW SONGS!"
Originally released in 1946. Tars and Spars is a comedy/music film. directed by Alfred E. Green. At just 86 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Janet Blair, Alfred Drake, and Jeff Donnell
Synopsis
Howard Young is a coast guardsman who has been on shore duty for three years despite his efforts to be sent into action. His nearest approach to sea duty was on a harbor-moored life raft for 21 days as part of an experiment with a new type of vitamin gum for the government. He meets Christine Bradley, a SPAR, sent to take over his communications job and, by things he leaves unsaid, she thinks his life-raft experience was the result of a ship-wreck at sea.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 10, 1946
80 years ago
Runtime
1h 26m
86 minutes total
User Rating
4.7/10
Mixed (3 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Janet Blair
as Christine Bradley
Alfred Drake
as Howard Young
Jeff Donnell
as Peggy McDougal
Marc Platt
as Junior Casady
Sid Caesar
as Chuck Enders
Hugh Beaumont
as Captain
Joseph Crehan
as Admiral
James Flavin
as Chief Bosun Mate Gurney
Ray Walker
as Lt. Scully
Robin Raymond
as Recording Studio Pitch Woman
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Columbia Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tars and Spars about?
Howard Young is a coast guardsman who has been on shore duty for three years despite his efforts to be sent into action. His nearest approach to sea duty was on a harbor-moored life raft for 21 day...
Who directed Tars and Spars?
Tars and Spars was directed by Alfred E. Green.
How long is Tars and Spars?
Tars and Spars has a runtime of 1 hours and 26 minutes (86 minutes total).
When was Tars and Spars released?
Tars and Spars was released on January 10, 1946 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Tars and Spars?
The main cast of Tars and Spars includes Janet Blair, Alfred Drake, Jeff Donnell, Marc Platt, Sid Caesar.