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Men on Call

1930-12-28 · 70 min · ★ 8.0

Drama

Railroad engineer Chuck Long finds the showgirl he's about to marry was the subject of scandal and swears off women. He joins a coast guard unit stationed at a lighthouse, and one day must rescue a drowning girl that turns out to be his old fiancée.

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Directors
John G. Blystone
Production companies
Fox Film Corporation
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Edmund LoweEdmund LoweChuck Long
Mae ClarkeMae ClarkeHelen Gordon / Helen Harding
William HarriganWilliam HarriganCap
Sharon LynnSharon LynnMary Burton
Warren HymerWarren HymerJoe Burke
Ruth WarrenRuth WarrenMrs. Burke

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