The Bugle Sounds (1942): Cast
The Bugle Sounds is a 1942 war drama directed by S. Sylvan Simon, starring Henry O'Neill as Lt. Col. Harry Seton, Tom Dugan and Lewis Stone. It runs 1 hour 42 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 42m (102 min)
- Director
- S. Sylvan Simon
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Bugle Sounds About?
The premise of The Bugle Sounds without spoilers.
The rousing saga follows the intrepid cavalry sergeant known as Walloping Wally, a first‑class fighter who proudly upholds the old‑school ways of the army. When the military begins to modernize, his stubborn resistance to change puts his post and reputation in jeopardy, forcing him into a dramatic clash between tradition and progress.
The Bugle Sounds Themes & Keywords
· 47 tags- fbi federal bureau of investigation
- awol absent without leave
- beery and main
- sergeant
- tank
- spy
- soldier
- horse
- explosion
- dishonorable discharge
- cavalry
- u.s. army
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- death of horse
- nazi spy
- drunkenness
- lieutenant
- colonel
- veterinarian
- undercover operation
- train
- sabotage
- romantic rivalry
- restaurant
- recruit
- pregnancy
- pool game
- newlywed
- military
- military maneuver
- seeking a job
- jealousy
- gunshot wound
- gunfire
- grief
- fire
- fight
- engagement
- dynamite
- court martial
- cook
- bridge
- basic training
- barn
- african american
- accident
- world war two
- philippines
The Bugle Sounds Cast & Characters
Henry O'Neill leads the cast as Lt. Col. Harry Seton, with Tom Dugan as Sgt. Strong and Lewis Stone as Col. Jack Lawton. Directed by S. Sylvan Simon; 16 actors are credited in all.
- Director S. Sylvan Simon
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Henry O'Neill as Lt. Col. Harry Seton -
Tom Dugan as Sgt. Strong -
Lewis Stone as Col. Jack Lawton -
Chill Wills as Sgt. Larry Dillon
Also Starring in The Bugle Sounds
· 12 more- Wallace Beery Sgt. Patrick Aloysius 'Hap' Doan
- Donna Reed Sally Hanson
- George Bancroft 'Russ' Russell
- Roman Bohnen Mr. Leech
- Ray Teal Sergeant
- Jonathan Hale Brigadier-General
- Jerome Cowan Mr. Nichols
- Guinn "Big Boy" Williams Sgt. Krims
- Arthur Space Hank
- Marjorie Main Susie 'Suz'
- William Lundigan Joe 'Joey' Hanson
- Jimmy Spencer Recruit (uncredited)
More from S. Sylvan Simon
More films directed by S. Sylvan Simon: Lust for Gold, The Fuller Brush Man, I Love Trouble and Her Husband’s Affairs.
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The Bugle Sounds FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Bugle Sounds, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Bugle Sounds?
The Bugle Sounds runs 1 hour 42 minutes (102 minutes).
When was The Bugle Sounds released?
The Bugle Sounds was released on January 30, 1942.
Who directed The Bugle Sounds?
The Bugle Sounds was directed by S. Sylvan Simon.
More films by S. Sylvan Simon Who is in the cast of The Bugle Sounds?
The Bugle Sounds stars Henry O'Neill as Lt. Col. Harry Seton, Tom Dugan as Sgt. Strong and Lewis Stone as Col. Jack Lawton, among 16 credited actors.
Does The Bugle Sounds have a post-credit scene?
No. The Bugle Sounds has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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