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Military Academy

1940-08-06 · 66 min · ★ 7.0

Drama

Tommy Lewis, the son of a big time racketeer, is enrolled in military school under an assumed name as protection from the notoriety of his father. Tommy is assigned to share a room with Dick Hill, an egotistical school athlete, and Sandy Blake, a pampered rich boy. Even though all three boys are potentially good lads, each has a handicap that he must overcome.

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Directors
D. Ross Lederman
Production companies
Columbia Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

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Tommy KellyTommy Lewis
Bobby JordanBobby JordanDick Hill
David HoltDavid HoltSandy Blake
Jackie SearlJackie SearlPrentiss Dover
Don BeddoeDon BeddoeMarty Lewis
Jimmy ButlerJimmy ButlerCadet Dewey

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