

Shipmates Forever
1935-10-12 · 109 min · ★ 6.6
An admiral's son with no interest in carrying on the family tradition is a successful crooner. He finally joins the Navy to prove he can, but with no real love in it.
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- Directors
- Frank Borzage
- Production companies
- First National Pictures, Cosmopolitan Productions, Warner Bros. Pictures
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Dick PowellRichard 'Dick' Melville III
Ruby KeelerJune Blackburn
Lewis StoneAdm. Richard Melville
Ross AlexanderLafayette 'Sparks' Brown
Eddie AcuffLincoln 'Cowboy'
Dick ForanGifford
John ArledgeJohnny 'Coxswain' Lawrence
Robert LightTed Sterling
Joe KingCommander Doughlin (uncredited)
Henry KolkerDoctor (uncredited)
Joseph CrehanSpike (uncredited)
Mary TreenCowboy's Girl (uncredited)
Carlyle Moore Jr.Second Classman (uncredited)Title information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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