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Son of the Navy (1940)

72 min  -  Drama | Comedy  -   30 March 1940 (USA)
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A sailor hitchhiking to his base at San Pedro and an orphan boy who has taken along his dog in a search for a mother and father meet up on the road... See full summary »

Director:

William Nigh

Writers:

True Boardman (story), Grover Jones (story), and 2 more credits »
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Son of the Navy -- A sailor hitchhiking to his base at San Pedro and an orphan boy who has taken along his dog in a search for a mother and father meet up on the road...
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Cast

Cast overview:
Jean Parker ...
Steve Moore
James Dunn James Dunn ...
Chief Gunners Mate Mike Malone
Martin Spellman Martin Spellman ...
Tommy
Selmer Jackson Selmer Jackson ...
Capt. Parker
William Royle William Royle ...
Capt. Moore (as Wm. Royle)
Sarah Padden Sarah Padden ...
Mrs. Baker - Landlady
Craig Reynolds Craig Reynolds ...
Brad Wheeler
Dave O'Brien Dave O'Brien ...
Nelson (as Dave O'Brian)
Gene Morgan Gene Morgan ...
Burns
Charles King Charles King ...
Duke Johnson (as Chas. King Jr.)
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Storyline

A sailor hitchhiking to his base at San Pedro and an orphan boy who has taken along his dog in a search for a mother and father meet up on the road. The sailor decides it would be easier to get a ride if they pretended to be father and son; the boy has other ideas. Written by frankfob2@yahoo.com  

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Plot Keywords:

Sailor | Orphan | Beautiful Woman

Genres:

Drama | Comedy

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

The Young Recruit See more »

Company Credits

Production Co:

Monogram Pictures See more »
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Technical Specs

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Sound Mix:

Mono (Western Electric Sound System)

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1
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Factual errors: The chiefs' arm insignia are not all on the correct sleeve. The insignia is worn on the upper left sleeve, never on the right. See more »