

Sailors on Leave
1941-09-30 · 71 min · ★ 8.0
If a shy sailor marries before his next birthday, he will inherit a fortune.
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- Directors
- Albert S. Rogell
- Production companies
- Republic Pictures
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
William LundiganChuck Stephens
Shirley RossLinda Hall
Chick ChandlerSwifty
Ruth DonnellyAunt Navy
Mae ClarkeGwen
Cliff NazarroMike
Tom KennedyDugan
Mary AinsleeSadie
Jane KeanSunshine
Bill ShirleyBill Carstairs
Garry OwenThompson
William HaadeSawyer
Dorothy ChristyBlonde Woman (uncredited)
Tristram CoffinOfficer (uncredited)
Lois CollierPretty Brunette (uncredited)
Harry DeppShore Patrolman (uncredited)
Douglas EvansRadio Announcer (uncredited)
Earle HodginsCon Man (uncredited)
Howard HughesSailor (uncredited)
Marjorie KanePerky Cutie (uncredited)Title information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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