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Shipmates Forever
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Shipmates Forever

1935-10-12 · 109 min · ★ 6.6

Drama · Music

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 PowellDick PowellRichard 'Dick' Melville III
Ruby KeelerRuby KeelerJune Blackburn
Lewis StoneLewis StoneAdm. Richard Melville
Ross AlexanderRoss AlexanderLafayette 'Sparks' Brown
Eddie AcuffEddie AcuffLincoln 'Cowboy'
Dick ForanDick ForanGifford
John ArledgeJohn ArledgeJohnny 'Coxswain' Lawrence
Robert LightRobert LightTed Sterling
Joyce Oliver(uncredited)
Joe KingJoe KingCommander Doughlin (uncredited)
Frederick BurtonAdmiral Graves (uncredited)
Henry KolkerHenry KolkerDoctor (uncredited)
Harry SeymourHarry (uncredited)
Joseph CrehanJoseph CrehanSpike (uncredited)
Mary TreenMary TreenCowboy's Girl (uncredited)
Martha MerrillSparks' Girl (uncredited)
Peter PotterFirst Classman (uncredited)
Carlyle Moore Jr.Carlyle Moore Jr.Second Classman (uncredited)
Vesey O'DavorenConverse (uncredited)
Mel RuickBand Leader (uncredited)

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