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Maker of Men
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Maker of Men

1931-08-03 · 71 min · ★ 7.0

Drama

Bob plays football badly so his father Coach Dudley, his girlfriend Dorothy and his school reject him. He joins a rival college team and aims to defeat his dad's team.

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Directors
Edward Sedgwick
Production companies
Columbia Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Jack HoltJack HoltDudley
Richard CromwellRichard CromwellBob Dudley
Joan MarshJoan MarshDorothy
John WayneJohn WayneDusty Rhodes
Natalie MoorheadNatalie MoorheadMrs. Rhodes
Richard TuckerRichard TuckerMr. Rhodes
Walter CatlettWalter CatlettMcNeil
Ethel WalesEthel WalesAunt Martha
Robert AldenChick
Paul HurstGabby
Ward BondWard BondFootball Player Pat (uncredited)
Buster CrabbeBuster CrabbeFootball Player (uncredited)
Joe SawyerJoe SawyerBennett the Monroe Coach (uncredited)

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