Time to Kill (1945)

A group of sailors kid their shipmate Frank about his constant reading, when they would all rather play cards. But each of them has a dream for the future that they consider impossible. ... See full summary »

Stars:

George Reeves, Barry Nelson, Don Hanmer

Cast

Cast overview:
George Reeves	...	Frank
Barry Nelson	...	Harry O'Brien
Don Hanmer	...	Shorty
Jimmy Lydon	...	Lou
Don Taylor	...	George
DeForest Kelley	...	Peter
Betty White	...	Lou's Girl

Storyline

A group of sailors kid their shipmate Frank about his constant reading, when they would all rather play cards. But each of them has a dream for the future that they consider impossible. Harry wants a better world for his two kids, Shorty and Eddie want to start a trucking company, Joe wants to learn about engines, and another of the gang just wants to know how to write well. When Frank reveals that he's been studying to get his high school diploma and to have a career in the Navy, the others realize that the educational benefits offered by the Armed Forces Institute can help them achieve their dreams.

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Genres:

Short | War

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

1945 (USA)

Also Known As:

The Letter

Filming Locations:

First Motion Picture Unit, Hal Roach Studios - 8822 Washington Blvd., Culver City, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

First Motion Picture Unit, United States Army Air Forces, U.S. Army Air Forces

Technical Specs

Runtime:

23 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Although the characters portrayed in this film are Navy sailors, all of the male actors were actually members of the U.S. Army Air Forces, which produced the film.

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