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Brother Rat

  • 19381938
  • PassedPassed
  • 1h 29m
IMDb RATING
6.2/10
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Ronald Reagan and Jane Wyman in Brother Rat (1938)
ActionComedyDrama
Story of three buddies at the Virginia Military Institute. Cadet Bing Edwards is secretly married and soon to be a father.Story of three buddies at the Virginia Military Institute. Cadet Bing Edwards is secretly married and soon to be a father.Story of three buddies at the Virginia Military Institute. Cadet Bing Edwards is secretly married and soon to be a father.
IMDb RATING
6.2/10
533
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
74,207
3,657
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Director
      • William Keighley
    • Writers
      • Richard Macaulay(screen play)
      • Jerry Wald(screen play)
      • John Monks Jr.(from the play by)
    • Stars
      • Priscilla Lane
      • Wayne Morris
      • Johnnie Davis
    Top credits
    • Director
      • William Keighley
    • Writers
      • Richard Macaulay(screen play)
      • Jerry Wald(screen play)
      • John Monks Jr.(from the play by)
    • Stars
      • Priscilla Lane
      • Wayne Morris
      • Johnnie Davis
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    • 8User reviews
    • 2Critic reviews
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    Eddie Albert, Ronald Reagan, Johnnie Davis, Priscilla Lane, Wayne Morris, and Jane Wyman in Brother Rat (1938)
    Eddie Albert, Ronald Reagan, Wayne Morris, and William Tracy in Brother Rat (1938)
    Eddie Albert, Ronald Reagan, and Wayne Morris in Brother Rat (1938)
    Ronald Reagan, Priscilla Lane, and Wayne Morris in Brother Rat (1938)
    Ronald Reagan and Jane Wyman in Brother Rat (1938)
    Eddie Albert, Ronald Reagan, Priscilla Lane, Wayne Morris, and Jane Wyman in Brother Rat (1938)

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    Priscilla Lane
    Priscilla Lane
    • Joyce Winfree
    Wayne Morris
    Wayne Morris
    • Billy Randolph
    Johnnie Davis
    Johnnie Davis
    • A. Furman Towsend, Jr.
    Jane Bryan
    Jane Bryan
    • Kate Rice
    Eddie Albert
    Eddie Albert
    • 'Bing' Edwards
    Ronald Reagan
    Ronald Reagan
    • Dan Crawford
    Jane Wyman
    Jane Wyman
    • Claire Adams
    Henry O'Neill
    Henry O'Neill
    • Colonel Ramm
    Gordon Oliver
    Gordon Oliver
    • Capt 'Lacedrawers' Rogers
    Larry Williams
    Larry Williams
    • Harley Harrington
    William Tracy
    William Tracy
    • Misto Bottome
    • (as William Tracey)
    Jessie Busley
    Jessie Busley
    • Mrs. Brooks
    Olin Howland
    Olin Howland
    • Slim
    Louise Beavers
    Louise Beavers
    • Jenny
    Isabel Withers
    Isabel Withers
    • Nurse
    Sam Komie
    • Cadet
    Billy Smith
    • Cadet
    Allan Cavan
    Allan Cavan
    • Superintendant
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • William Keighley
    • Writers
      • Richard Macaulay(screen play)
      • Jerry Wald(screen play)
      • John Monks Jr.(from the play by)
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    • Trivia
      Four years after this film Eddie Albert would join the US Navy. He would achieve the rank of Lieutenant in the Naval reserves. At Tarawa he would go on to save nearly 50 Marines and help with the rescue of 30 others, all while under fire. He was awarded the Bronze Star for his actions.
    • Connections
      Featured in Ratt: You're in Love (1985)
    • Soundtracks
      (I Wish I Was in) Dixie's Land
      (1860) (uncredited)

      Written by Daniel Decatur Emmett

      Played during the opening scene

    User reviews8

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    6/10
    Fluff piece with the proverbial happy ending
    The misadventures of three VMI roommates during the latter part of their final year in school forms the backdrop for a round of typical 1930's type problems, most caused by the devil-may-care attitude of the cadet played by Wayne Morris. The other two roomies are played by Ronald Reagan, who tries very hard to be the voice of reason and Eddie Albert, having problems throughout the entire film. It's kind of fun watching these three get in and out of jams with their superiors. But, one word of caution: If whining annoys you (as it does me)you may have a little problem with Eddie Albert because, except for the very first scenes, his dialog for the remainder of the movie consists of whining that would do a 5 or 6 year old child proud. However, overall, if you want a few laughs and like happy endings, this film is for you....
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    • Aug 31, 1999

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    • Release date
      • October 29, 1938 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • O Diabo São os Rapazes
    • Filming locations
      • Virginia Military Institute, Lexington, Virginia, USA
    • Production company
      • Warner Bros.
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 29 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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