MARINES FLY HIGH, THE (RKO 1940) Lucille Ball, John Eldredge, Richard Dix, Paul Harvey, Chester Morris, Kirby Grant, Dick Hogan

In 1940, the Central American cocoa plantation owned by American Joan Grant (Lucille Ball) needs protection from bandits led by El Vengador (John Eldredge). She asks the Marines stationed nearby under the command of Colonel Hill (Paul Harvey) for help.

Lieutenants Danny Darrick (Richard Dix) and Jim Malone (Chester Morris) fly a mission to seek out the outlaws. Although they have orders to protect her, both men vie for Joan's affection.

John Henderson, the plantation foreman, is really El Vengador. He kidnaps Joan and sets a trap for the Marines he knows will try to rescue her. The two rivals eventually realize that to defeat the enemy, they will have to work together.

When Malone is heading for an ambush, Derrick flies to his aid and rescues Joan.

Also features Kirby Grant, Dick Hogan.

From a high definition print. (B&W)

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Number of DVDs: 1

Quality: 9.5/10

Running Time: 1 hr 8 min (approx)

Aspect Ratio: Fullscreen 1.33:1

NOTES: This is a fan-made DVD set. Not a studio release.