TO THE SHORES OF TRIPOLI sounds like the title of an action packed war movie; not exactly what you get. A cocky young son of an officer, Chris Winter(John Payne)shamelessly joins the Marine Corps with the attitude of entering a country club. A tough-as-nails drill sergeant Dixie Smith(Randolph Scott)does his best to whip the rich boy into a legitimate and worthy Marine. Love interest Maureen O'Hara is a solid highlight. This movie was partially filmed in Hawaii just before the Pearl Harbor "sucker punch". Cinematography earned an Oscar nomination. This WWII entry from 20th Century Fox has a strong supporting cast featuring: John Hamilton, Nancy Kelly, William Tracy, Henry Morgan, Alan Hale, Jr., Russel Hicks and Charles Tannen.
Review of To the Shores of Tripoli
To the Shores of Tripoli
(1942)
Title a bit misleading; but good flick.
2 December 2010
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