Sons o' Guns
Originally released in 1936. Sons o' Guns is a comedy/war film. directed by Lloyd Bacon. At just 75 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Joe E. Brown, Joan Blondell, and Eric Blore
Synopsis
Broadway star Jimmy Canfield stars in a patriotic show on the great white way during WWI. He plays the heroic soldier, but he is doesn't want to join the Army. To evade some troubles with fellow actress Berenice, he acts like joining the forces going over there, but that turns out to be real. In France he falls in love with a French barmaid and is arrested as spy. He escapes from prison, only to end in the uniform of a German officer leading "his" soldiers in an Allied trap. But being escaped from prison and wearing the enemy's uniform isn't that healthy in wartime.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 13, 1936
89 years ago
Runtime
1h 15m
75 minutes total
User Rating
4.3/10
Mixed (3 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sons o' Guns about?
Broadway star Jimmy Canfield stars in a patriotic show on the great white way during WWI. He plays the heroic soldier, but he is doesn't want to join the Army. To evade some troubles with fellow ac...
Who directed Sons o' Guns?
Sons o' Guns was directed by Lloyd Bacon.
How long is Sons o' Guns?
Sons o' Guns has a runtime of 1 hours and 15 minutes (75 minutes total).
When was Sons o' Guns released?
Sons o' Guns was released on May 13, 1936 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Sons o' Guns?
The main cast of Sons o' Guns includes Joe E. Brown, Joan Blondell, Eric Blore, Beverly Roberts, Craig Reynolds.