Leave it to the Marines (1951) Military Comedy | Sid Melton, Mara Lynn

Quintessential schnook Sid Melton, looking for the license bureau so that he can marry his girl Mara Lynn, instead stumbles upon a Marine recruiting office and ends up in uniform. Lynn reacts by joining the Woman's Marine Corps. Between the two of them, they're the Howls of Montezuma and the Roars of Tripoli in this frantic service comedy.
Director: Samuel Newfield
Cast: Sid Melton, Mara Lynn, Gregg Martell, Ida Moore, Sam Flint, Douglas Evans
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[@carmenfoote7999]

Thanks for posting this old black and white. They're much better than what's shown today. Joe S

[@rjust2297]

When he said long long as long as are you sure they shouldn't be going for Navy SEAL school instead😂 Two dogs and a regular bader will get you further get a little further😅 underwater. 😊 A draeger dang it I hope you understand this is a complete AI b*******LOL 🤣 Nobody stands a chance 😭 I hope you got your s*** together it was sorry for the asterix you want to keep it go ahead. I think it's funny 😂. That is all quote robot voice end quote

[@rjust2297]

Well I'm glad I'm retired. What's up RVA❤ Yeah you know that carry-ons. I love plurality. Pretty fort smellers

[@grahamthebaronhesketh.]

My mate was in the marines for years, he loved it. He played the drum.

[@timothymacdonnell9079]

I played the trumpet.

[@paulaction9874]

My dad was in the Royal Navy. He was a clerk, never served on a ship in nearly 11 years.

[@jasonhansen8996]

I joined my belove United States Marine Corps on October 17, 1994 while only 17. I only wish boot camp had been so relaxed. I had actually never seen anything like this movie before tonight.

[@TheSprocketVault]

Thanks for your service!

[@jasonhansen8996]

@TheSprocketVault it was truly my pleasure and you are very welcome thank you for acknowledging me

[@gordonfrickers5592]

Thank you, a daft film worth seeing if only for the dance sequence !

[@moorek1967]

The howls of Montezuma and the roars of Tripoli, the most clever thing on the internet today. :)

[@ralphsanchico2452]

The first time I saw Sid Melton was on Green Acres and he was funny then. I never knew how truly funny this man was until I saw him in one of the YT movies that came across my YT page, I guess through some algorithm! (LOL) I hope there's more out there!

[@alanstrong55]

If you entered in 1951, you have a tough time. Basic is a start. After finishing basic, getting through school and your enlistment makes it quite a challenge.

[@paulinemarvin894]

I really enjoyed this silly little movie especially the dance scene 🎬 love ❤😘☺️

[@paladinjustice6391]

The great Sid Melton as a star rather than a second banana. I loved him in Captain Midnight when I was a child.

[@grantkruse1812]

Oh you mean Jet Jackson and Ichabod Mudd (with two d's)

[@John-fj9oh]

It’s a movie in that day and time that is what was needed

[@billammann9807]

Movie is a good comedy and the late Sid Melton does a great job as well. By the way, am I the only one that notices the car on a highway in the background?

[@ralphsanchico2452]

Nope, I saw them as well and what appeared to be a semi looking type of vehicle!

[@jamesbckmstro3]

I saw about 4 and also what looked like a motorcycle

[@alanstrong55]

Be funny if one of those Marines had the last name Beaver. Let's be comical!😊😊

[@kittyhawk7060]

Strange to see maneuvers in an orchard. Never saw an orchard at Camp Pendleton.

[@jeffuren6942]

Yes...this is what was called a B movie...short movies before intermission then the main movie He went on to have a regular role in Jet Jackson.the flying commando...then 10years later was a regular in Green Acres..then 20years after that finished his career in The golden girls

[@brunodesamber5714]

Very good classic war comedy movie 😂🌟👌🌟🎉🎉🎉💣💣

[@andrewcao6111]

Sid melton… a national treasure

[@Brian-zp1df]

Sounds so Jewish lol

[@karlpeterson9334]

Congratulations on making the USMC look too easy for all those recruits in 1951. Makes Gomer Pyle USMC look like Full Metal Jacket.

[@TheSprocketVault]

Good analogy. I always thank Marines for their service, and their sense of humor to laugh at something like this!

[@dast540]

Thanks for sharing it! I always enjoy watching Great Movies though. 👍👌👏 An of course, I'm a subscriber! Thanks Again Though.

[@allenmurray7893]

Sid Melton was a great actor as a side kick. Good to see him in a starring role. He was the night club owner on the Danny Thomas Show.

[@grantkruse1812]

I remember him as the sidekick to Jet Jackson..."My name is Ichabod Mudd, that's Mudd with two d's"...That was about 1955.

[@buxxbannerspov30]

Sid Melton ... a National Treasure

[@jeffa5707]

Good ending. Had to laugh.

[@yomama8873]

Thank you 🤩🤩💖

[@paulaction9874]

She really is/was a beauty.

[@TomTom9290]

How'd Mara get promoted to Sgt. so quickly??

[@inquirer1016]

Hollywood, what else

[@chassisskirts6967]

Probably a damn recruiter 😂

[@ralphsanchico2452]

I was thinking the same thing. But the military, sometimes, allow new recruits to obtain what is (or what was known when I was in) "Stripes with Skills". If you have a special or critical skill upon enlisting you can obtain certain rank because of that skill. I'm only speaking for enlisted. Of course medical professionals and some other highly skilled positions, can come with Officers rank upon enlisting. But in this case, it probably was Hollywood!

[@jasonhansen8996]

I am SO GLAD nobody disrespectfully suggested anything sexual. Corporal Hansen, USMC

[@fredflintstoner596]

Mrs Richards: "I paid for a room with a view !" Basil: (pointing to the lovely view) "That is Torquay, Madam ." Mrs Richards: "It's not good enough!" Basil: "May I ask what you were expecting to see out of a Torquay hotel bedroom window ? Sydney Opera House, perhaps? the Hanging Gardens of Babylon? Herds of wildebeest sweeping majestically past?..." Mrs Richards: "Don't be silly! I expect to be able to see the sea!" Basil: "You can see the sea, it's over there between the land and the sky." Mrs Richards: "I'm not satisfied. But I shall stay. But I expect a reduction." Basil: "Why?! Because Krakatoa's not erupting at the moment ?"

[@Brian-zp1df]

I ❤️ flamethrowers

[@SeptemberAdam]

See how Sid and the guy who delivered a telegram got mislead into joining the Marines? And they still play them games too, the US Military recruitment division. Thats how I got tricked into joining the US Navy back in 1991. They just never quit, don't they.

[@SeptemberAdam]

@@BETTERWORLDSGT And? Now I just KNOW you ain't trying to justify something wrong, with a turning down of the corner of your lips and shrug off. I don't believe in exploiting gullibility to make quota, as you seem turn a blind eye to.

[@clydekimsey7503]

@@SeptemberAdam how were you tricked into joining?

[@RoSR]

I'm here just to see if anyone eats a ration!

[@maureencora1]

As a Kid I Saw S.M Get Killed by a Monster Dinosaur in Movie, Bummer Man.

[@Dr.Pepper001]

A women Marine's uniform is the most unsexy thing in the world.

[@codyhilton1750]

Their winter greens with sarlett piping on the cover were pretty neat.

[@rickostman7890]

When I was on active duty I married a WM , she looked great in her Dress Blues.

[@Dr.Pepper001]

@@rickostman7890 -- I hope all is well with you both. I was in the Corps from 1964 to 68, and I can't remember seeing more than a couple WMs during my 4 years. Their boot training at Parris Island was way on the other side of the base from the 3rd Battalion. I could see them marching off in the distance. Semper Fi.

[@ralphsanchico2452]

That depends on who's wearing them!

[@grantkruse1812]

Google Israeli Army Women and you will see a whole army of sexy women (I don't think they allow men in this woman's army).

[@ralphh.2200]

Mara did a job on that dance scene...kind of lanky but there was something about her...she'd be 96...

[@JAMESPATTERSON-mk9sr]

Picked by the Martin & Lewis producer Hal Wallis from Broadway , Mara Lynn was a dancer who did not have much of a Hollywood career going back in several movies as a dancer . She did have a supporting role in the Marilyn Monroe starrer of 1960 LETS MAKE LOVE The busty one died at age sixty long after her show biz career was over . While everybody remembers funny little man Sid Melton

[@Brian-zp1df]

Queens

[@RobertHarrison-br5iz]

Marines dont get leave in bootcamp.

[@alfredabbey6162]

She called him a simple Jarine.

[@ralphsanchico2452]

That's Love for you!

[@cody481]

All good

[@j.sumner6999]

Was this Sid Melton's only starring role?

[@jameslow5536]

Semper Fi leathernecks

[@kensmith2839]

Semper Fi, 72-76, Parris Island

[@TheSprocketVault]

Thanks for your service!

[@jackrobinson8328]

@@kensmith2839 what plt. Me 235. 2nd bn. Mar-June, 72 PI. On to 79.

[@jackrobinson8328]

Me, PI 2nd bn plt 235, Mar-Jun 72. On to 79.

[@PUNKMYVIDEO]

Too late. I left it to Beaver.

[@Clayton-p7j]

This is before ww2 right because there not using m1 grands but Enfields and those got replaced so why are the talking about atom boms and h bombs before they were invented unless this is the Korean war but then why are they not using m1 grands im confused😅

[@Richard-rz8gt]

This is 1951. The Garands were in Korea.

[@DavidOgborn]

@@Clayton-p7j Those were not Enfields. They were Springfield 1903s. I own Enfields and carried a Springfield 1903 in Navy bootcamp.

[@Vigilante-k4q]

Female marines are way different now, like night and day.

[@pauleypavillion6088]

Dang, all in here are dead or in their upper 90's and above.

[@lukebable]

Welcom to the passage of time. Where have you been ?

[@rjust2297]

Tickle man square

[@Howie9164]

Sid Melton is no Lou Costello! Not even close

[@i_am_a_freespirit]

👍🏻

[@amarreder6241]

Rate 4.6 Comedy

[@jonfreeman4095]

Most stupid movie I’ve ever watched, poor represent of the Marine Corps. Can’t believe they approved the movie. I spent 20 years as a Marine.

[@TheSprocketVault]

Thanks for your service, though!

[@johngrissom9147]

Great movie and cast !!!! Wasn't he in Green Acers ?