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OPEN CLASSIC CINEMA · 460

Son of the Navy

194072 minUnited States

Video edition: YouTube
Original language: English
This copy runs: 71:04
Subtitles: English

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Synopsis

A runaway boy and his dog meet a sailor hurrying back to his ship. The boy's ingenuity helps them obtain a lift, but his search for a family soon creates the impression that the sailor is an irresponsible father. A woman at the naval base spreads the story, leaving the bewildered serviceman to untangle a reputation he never earned.

Cast

Jean Parker

(actress) as Stevie Moore

James Dunn

Chief Gunners Mate Mike Malone

Martin Spellman

Tommy

Terry

Terry

DirectorsWilliam Nigh

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Jean Parker — Unknown; credited to Hollywood Mirror newspaper · Public domain
James Dunn — eBay front back · Public domain

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