Tars and Spars_
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Howard Young is a coast guardsman who has been on shore duty for three years despite his efforts to be sent into action. His nearest approach to sea duty was on a harbor-moored life raft for 21 days as part of an experiment with a new type of vitamin gum for the government. He meets Christine Bradley, a SPAR, sent to take over his communications job and, by things he leaves unsaid, she thinks his life-raft experience was the result of a ship-wreck at sea.
Starring
Janet Blair, Alfred Drake, Jeff Donnell
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
Tars and Spars was released 80 years ago in 1946.
Overview
Howard Young is a coast guardsman who has been on shore duty for three years despite his efforts to be sent into action. His nearest approach to sea duty was...
Tars and Spars is a Comedy, Music, Romance film with a runtime of 1h 26m.
CAST (18)
Janet Blair
Christine Bradley
Alfred Drake
Howard Young
Jeff Donnell
Peggy McDougal
Marc Platt
Junior Casady
Sid Caesar
Chuck Enders
Hugh Beaumont
Captain
Joseph Crehan
Admiral
James Flavin
Chief Bosun Mate Gurney
Ray Walker
Lt. Scully
Robin Raymond
Recording Studio Pitch Woman
AA
Anita Alvarez
Featured Dancer (uncredited)
Chet Brandenburg
Midget Circus Spectator (uncredited)
William Forrest
Commander (uncredited)
CO
Charles Owens
Dancer (uncredited)
Alex Romero
Dancer (uncredited)
Ray Walker
Lt. Scully (uncredited)
DW
Dottie Wesson
Mess Hall Server (uncredited)
Dick Winslow
Orchestra Leader (uncredited)
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What is Tars and Spars about?
Howard Young is a coast guardsman who has been on shore duty for three years despite his efforts to be sent into action. His nearest approach to sea duty was on a harbor-moored life raft for 21 days as part of an experiment with a new type of vitamin gum for the government. He meets Christine Bradley, a SPAR, sent to take over his communications job and, by things he leaves unsaid, she thinks his life-raft experience was the result of a ship-wreck at sea.
How long is Tars and Spars?
Tars and Spars has a runtime of 86 minutes (1h 26m).
Who stars in Tars and Spars?
The cast of Tars and Spars includes Janet Blair, Alfred Drake, Jeff Donnell, Marc Platt, Sid Caesar.
What is the rating of Tars and Spars?
Tars and Spars has a rating of 4.7 out of 10 based on 3 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (3)
Comedy
Music
Romance