Navy Born
Originally released in 1936. Navy Born is a drama/romance film. directed by Nate Watt. At just 68 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring William Gargan, Claire Dodd, and Douglas Fowley
Synopsis
A naval officer gets more than he bargained for when he adopts a recently orphaned young boy, the son of his late best friends. Despite the resistance of the lad's surviving relatives, who worry that growing in the Navy will be hard on the boy, the officer loves and takes good care of the boy. At least he does until the child is abducted by a gangster who has mistaken him for his long-lost boy. Fortunately for the young fellow, the officer rallies the entire Navy and comes to the rescue.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 2, 1936
89 years ago
Runtime
1h 8m
68 minutes total
User Rating
4.5/10
Mixed (2 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
William Gargan
as Lt. Red Furness
Claire Dodd
as Bernice Farrington
Douglas Fowley
as Lt. Steve Bassett
George Irving
as Admiral Kingston
Dorothy Tree
as Daphne Roth
William Newell
as Lt. Bill Lyons
Jack Randall
as Lt. Tex Jones
Claudia Coleman
as Mrs. Farrington
Douglas Wood
as Mr. Strickland
Paul Fix
as Joe Vezie
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Republic Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Navy Born about?
A naval officer gets more than he bargained for when he adopts a recently orphaned young boy, the son of his late best friends. Despite the resistance of the lad's surviving relatives, who worry th...
Who directed Navy Born?
Navy Born was directed by Nate Watt.
How long is Navy Born?
Navy Born has a runtime of 1 hours and 8 minutes (68 minutes total).
When was Navy Born released?
Navy Born was released on June 2, 1936 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Navy Born?
The main cast of Navy Born includes William Gargan, Claire Dodd, Douglas Fowley, George Irving, Dorothy Tree.