When a carefree playboy (John Payne) joins the Marine Corps, he tests the skill and patience of the tough veteran sergeant (Randolph Scott) who tries to whip him into a real Marine.
But, as his training proceeds, the recruit's cocky selfishness is replaced by the selfless valour and he eventually earns the love of a beautiful Navy nurse (Maureen O'Hara).
Nominated for the Academy Award for Best Cinematography, To The Shores Of Tripoli was shot with the co-operation of the United States Marin Corp and contains authentic scenes of Marin combat training and ground drills.