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They Gave Him a Gun (1937)

APPROVED 94 min  -  Crime | Drama  -   7 May 1937 (USA)
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Jimmy is drafted and ends up in Fred's troop on his way to Europe. Jimmy becomes vicious with his gun... See full summary »

Director:

W.S. Van Dyke

Writers:

William J. Cowen (book), Cyril Hume, and 2 more credits »

Stars:

Spencer Tracy, Gladys George and Franchot Tone
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Cast

Complete credited cast:
Spencer Tracy ...
Fred P. Willis
Gladys George Gladys George ...
Rose Duffy
Franchot Tone ...
James 'Jimmy' Davis
Edgar Dearing Edgar Dearing ...
Sgt. Meadowlark
Mary Treen Mary Treen ...
Saxe (as Mary Lou Treen)
Cliff Edwards ...
Laro
Charles Trowbridge Charles Trowbridge ...
Judge
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Jimmy is drafted and ends up in Fred's troop on his way to Europe. Jimmy becomes vicious with his gun, wins a medal, and weds Fred's nurse girlfriend, Rose. Back home years later, Rose discovers Jimmy is a gangster, has him arrested, and finds a job in Fred's circus as Jimmy escapes, determined to kill Fred. Written by Ed Stephan <stephan@cc.wwu.edu>  

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Plot Keywords:

Nurse | Gangster | Murder | World War One | Soldier  | See more »

Genres:

Crime | Drama

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

On lui donna un fusil See more »

Filming Locations:

La Jolla, San Diego, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) See more »
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Sound Mix:

Mono (Western Electric Sound System)

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1
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Quotes

Fred P. Willis: Don't you know us guys has gotta make the world safe for the Democrats? Now, personally, my only regret is that I got a life to lay down for my country. But will us dead have died in vain? Be yourself! Remember the Alamo! Remember the Maine! Fifty-four Forty or fight! Don't give up the ship until you see the whites of their eyes! Are we gonna stand for taxation without the pursuit of happiness? E pluribus unum! Hats off! Lafayette, we are here!
[whistles]
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Soundtracks

"Day is Done (Taps)"
(uncredited)
Written by Daniel Butterfield
Played when WWI ends See more »