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Suicide Fleet

1931-11-20 · 87 min · ★ 5.0

Comedy · Drama · War

Three US sailors aboard a decoy ship fight German U-boats in World War I and try to win Sally who works on the Coney Island midway.

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Directors
Albert S. Rogell
Production companies
RKO Pathé Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

William BoydWilliam BoydBaltimore
Robert ArmstrongRobert ArmstrongDutch
James GleasonJames GleasonSkeets
Ginger RogersGinger RogersSally
Harry BannisterHarry BannisterCommander
Frank ReicherFrank ReicherHoltzmann
Ben AlexanderBen AlexanderKid
Henry VictorHenry VictorCaptain Von Schlettow
Hans JobySchwartz
Yola d'AvrilYola d'AvrilFrench Girl (uncredited)
Richard AlexanderRichard AlexanderCrew Member (uncredited)
George BerlinerMan (uncredited)
Eddie BordenEddie BordenMan Displaying Newspaper (uncredited)
James P. BurtisJames P. BurtisCookie (uncredited)
Charles DelaneyCharles DelaneySailor at Sally's (uncredited)
Joe DominguezHavana Merchant (uncredited)
Nanette FaroFrench Girl in Tangiers (uncredited)
Tom KeeneTom KeeneJames Keene (uncredited)
John KellyJohn KellySailor at Sally's (uncredited)
Max LuckeGerman Commander (uncredited)

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