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{{Infobox Movie | {{Infobox Movie | ||
− | |name = ''They Gave Him a Gun'' | + | |name=''They Gave Him a Gun'' |
− | |picture =TheyGaveHimAGunCover.jpg | + | |picture=TheyGaveHimAGunCover.jpg |
− | |caption = ''Movie Poster'' | + | |caption=''Movie Poster'' |
− | |country = [[Image:USA.jpg|25px]] United States | + | |country=[[Image:USA.jpg|25px]] United States |
− | |director = [[W. S. Van Dyke]] | + | |director=[[W. S. Van Dyke]] |
− | |date= March 17, 1937 | + | |date=March 17, 1937 |
− | |language =English<br>French<br>German | + | |language=English<br>French<br>German |
|studio=Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) | |studio=Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) | ||
|distributor=Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) | |distributor=Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) | ||
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==Springfield M1903== | ==Springfield M1903== | ||
The [[M1903 Springfield]] is seen during the basic training of Fred P. Willis ([[Spencer Tracy]]), James, and other U.S. doughboys. | The [[M1903 Springfield]] is seen during the basic training of Fred P. Willis ([[Spencer Tracy]]), James, and other U.S. doughboys. | ||
− | [[File: M1903Mark1.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Springfield M1903 Mk 1 - .30-06]] | + | [[File: M1903Mark1.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Springfield M1903 Mk 1 - .30-06 Springfield]] |
[[File:TheyGaveHimAGun-Springfield1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Fred, James along with other recruits marching with Springfields.]] | [[File:TheyGaveHimAGun-Springfield1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Fred, James along with other recruits marching with Springfields.]] | ||
[[File:TheyGaveHimAGun-Springfield2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Sgt. Meadowlark tells James how to use the M1905 properly.]] | [[File:TheyGaveHimAGun-Springfield2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Sgt. Meadowlark tells James how to use the M1905 properly.]] | ||
[[File:TheyGaveHimAGun-Springfield3.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The empty fired Springfield of Fred while on the shooting range.]] | [[File:TheyGaveHimAGun-Springfield3.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The empty fired Springfield of Fred while on the shooting range.]] | ||
− | [[File:TheyGaveHimAGun-Springfield4.jpg|thumb|none|500px| | + | [[File:TheyGaveHimAGun-Springfield4.jpg|thumb|none|500px|''"You think we're going over soon, Fred?"'']] |
− | [[File:TheyGaveHimAGun-Springfield5.jpg|thumb|none|500px|'''Fred''': | + | [[File:TheyGaveHimAGun-Springfield5.jpg|thumb|none|500px|'''Fred''': ''"Not a chance. Don't start thinking about... Say, what was you thinking anyway?"''<br> |
− | '''James''': | + | '''James''': ''"I don't know. Just a... It ain't much fun only shooting ... targets."'']] |
==Enfield M1917== | ==Enfield M1917== | ||
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[[File:TheyGaveHimAGun-MauserGewehr1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|German soldiers fire their Mausers at advancing Yanks.]] | [[File:TheyGaveHimAGun-MauserGewehr1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|German soldiers fire their Mausers at advancing Yanks.]] | ||
[[File:TheyGaveHimAGun-MauserGewehr2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|James takes aim with his captured Gewehr in the bell tower.]] | [[File:TheyGaveHimAGun-MauserGewehr2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|James takes aim with his captured Gewehr in the bell tower.]] | ||
− | [[File:TheyGaveHimAGun-MauserGewehr3.jpg|thumb|none|500px| | + | [[File:TheyGaveHimAGun-MauserGewehr3.jpg|thumb|none|500px|''"Yes, boys! The fun's over!"''<br>He kills every single Maxim-gunner; even that one with hands up desperately yelling ''KAMERAD''. Although, he shouted exactly the same to the dead German.]] |
[[File:TheyGaveHimAGun-MauserGewehrProm.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A promotional image shows Fred surrounded by German soldiers aiming their rifles at him.]] | [[File:TheyGaveHimAGun-MauserGewehrProm.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A promotional image shows Fred surrounded by German soldiers aiming their rifles at him.]] | ||
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==10.5 cm leichte Feldhaubitze 16== | ==10.5 cm leichte Feldhaubitze 16== | ||
A German 10.5 cm leFH 16 is seen during the opening titles operated by American soldiers. More of these howitzers are seen in the U.S. Army base. | A German 10.5 cm leFH 16 is seen during the opening titles operated by American soldiers. More of these howitzers are seen in the U.S. Army base. | ||
− | [[File:leFH 16.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Leichte Feldhaubitze 16 - | + | [[File:leFH 16.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Leichte Feldhaubitze 16 - 105x155mmR]] |
[[File:TheyGaveHimAGun-leFH1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The gun-crew prepares the howitzer.]] | [[File:TheyGaveHimAGun-leFH1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The gun-crew prepares the howitzer.]] | ||
[[File:TheyGaveHimAGun-leFH2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The gun gets turned what offers of the view of the one-stepped barrel.]] | [[File:TheyGaveHimAGun-leFH2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The gun gets turned what offers of the view of the one-stepped barrel.]] | ||
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==Canon de 75 mm mle. 1897== | ==Canon de 75 mm mle. 1897== | ||
A more correct French Canon de 75 mm modèle 1897 is briefly seen used by American troops. | A more correct French Canon de 75 mm modèle 1897 is briefly seen used by American troops. | ||
− | [[File:Canon-75-mm-MLE-1897-No-15932.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Canon 75 mm modèle 1897 - | + | [[File:Canon-75-mm-MLE-1897-No-15932.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Canon 75 mm modèle 1897 - 75x350mmR]] |
[[File:TheyGaveHimAGun-canonde75.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]] | [[File:TheyGaveHimAGun-canonde75.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]] | ||
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[[File:TheyGaveHimAGun-Stickgrenade.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The soldier takes cover after throwing a stick grenade. A bunch of more grenades is seen behind him. The scene is played faster than in the previous film.]] | [[File:TheyGaveHimAGun-Stickgrenade.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The soldier takes cover after throwing a stick grenade. A bunch of more grenades is seen behind him. The scene is played faster than in the previous film.]] | ||
− | [[Category: Movie]] | + | [[Category:Movie]] |
− | [[Category: B&W]] | + | [[Category:B&W]] |
− | [[Category: Crime]] | + | [[Category:Crime]] |
− | [[Category: Drama]] | + | [[Category:Drama]] |
− | [[Category: War]] | + | [[Category:War]] |
− | [[Category: W. S. Van Dyke]] | + | [[Category:W. S. Van Dyke]] |
Latest revision as of 08:03, 23 February 2024
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They Gave Him a Gun is a 1937 movie directed by W. S. Van Dyke. Jimmy, a shy guy, and Fred work at the circus who both have a crush on Rose Duffy. During World War I, Jimmy overcomes his fear and joins the army. After the war, he becomes a criminal. He marries Rose, but when she discovers that Jimmy is an outlaw, she makes sure he is arrested by the police. Rose can no longer make ends meet and take a job with Fred at the circus. Jimmy believes they are having an affair and escapes from prison to kill Fred.
The following weapons were used in the film They Gave Him a Gun:
Handguns
Colt M1911
Sgt. Meadowlark (Edgar Dearing) can briefly be seen with a Colt M1911 pistol during his service during WWI. James 'Jimmy' Davis (Franchot Tone) make also use of an M1911 during the climax.
Smith & Wesson Model 10
A Smith & Wesson Model 10-style revolver is seen with Police Officer Meadowlark at the end.
Submachine Guns
M1921 Thompson
One of the Prison guards is seen firing an M1921 Thompson. Later on, some Policemen are also armed with Thompson submachine guns.
Shotguns
Winchester Model 1897
A police officer uses a Winchester Model 1897.
Rifles
Springfield M1903
The M1903 Springfield is seen during the basic training of Fred P. Willis (Spencer Tracy), James, and other U.S. doughboys.
Enfield M1917
As the American Expedition Force (AEF) is in France, the M1917 Enfield is the most rifle used by U.S. soldiers including Fred and James.
Mauser Gewehr 1898
German infantrymen carry Gewehr 1898 rifles. James is seen with a captured Gewehr 98 while in the damaged church tower.
Winchester Model 1892
What appears to be Winchester Model 1892 rifles are used by the Prison guards and some police officers at the end.
Machine Guns
Maxim MG 08
A Maxim MG08 is used by German soldiers.
Other
10.5 cm leichte Feldhaubitze 16
A German 10.5 cm leFH 16 is seen during the opening titles operated by American soldiers. More of these howitzers are seen in the U.S. Army base.
Canon de 75 mm mle. 1897
A more correct French Canon de 75 mm modèle 1897 is briefly seen used by American troops.
Stielhandgranate Mockup
A short scene of one German soldier throwing a Stielhandgranate Mockup is seen that is taken from the 1925 movie The Big Parade.