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Cadets on Parade

  • 1942
  • Approved
  • 1h 6m
IMDb RATING
5.6/10
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Freddie Bartholomew and Jimmy Lydon in Cadets on Parade (1942)
Drama

Austin Shannon, after showing cowardice in sports and unable to adjust to student life, decides he is a misfit at military school and runs away. He meets newsboy Joe Novak and they become fr... Read allAustin Shannon, after showing cowardice in sports and unable to adjust to student life, decides he is a misfit at military school and runs away. He meets newsboy Joe Novak and they become friends. A $1000 reward is posted for Freddie's return but Joe doesn't take advantage of it.... Read allAustin Shannon, after showing cowardice in sports and unable to adjust to student life, decides he is a misfit at military school and runs away. He meets newsboy Joe Novak and they become friends. A $1000 reward is posted for Freddie's return but Joe doesn't take advantage of it. Joe desires an education so Austin tutors him, while Joe teaches Austin how to box and pl... Read all

  • Director
    • Lew Landers
  • Writers
    • Martha Barnett
    • Frank Fenton
    • Howard J. Green
  • Stars
    • Freddie Bartholomew
    • Jimmy Lydon
    • Joseph Crehan
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  • IMDb RATING
    5.6/10
    25
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Lew Landers
    • Writers
      • Martha Barnett
      • Frank Fenton
      • Howard J. Green
    • Stars
      • Freddie Bartholomew
      • Jimmy Lydon
      • Joseph Crehan
    • 1User review
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    Freddie Bartholomew
    Freddie Bartholomew
    • Austin Shannon
    Jimmy Lydon
    Jimmy Lydon
    • Joe Novak
    Joseph Crehan
    Joseph Crehan
    • Jeff Shannon
    Raymond Hatton
    Raymond Hatton
    • Gus Novak
    Minna Gombell
    Minna Gombell
    • Della
    Robert Warwick
    Robert Warwick
    • Col. Metcalfe
    Kenneth MacDonald
    Kenneth MacDonald
    • Dr. Nesbitt
    Jack Gardner
    • Photographer
    Chuck Hamilton
    Chuck Hamilton
    • Policeman
    Emory Parnell
    Emory Parnell
    • Police Inspector Kennedy
    Daisy
    Daisy
    • Eight Ball - the Dog
    • (as Eight Ball)
    Jessie Arnold
    Jessie Arnold
    • Woman
    • (uncredited)
    William Blees
    • Edwards
    • (uncredited)
    Lloyd Bridges
    Lloyd Bridges
    • Newspaper Reporter
    • (uncredited)
    Stanley Brown
    Stanley Brown
    • Lt. Wilson
    • (uncredited)
    Eddie Cherkose
    • Newspaper Reporter
    • (uncredited)
    Hal Cooke
    • District Attorney
    • (uncredited)
    Frank Dae
    Frank Dae
    • Judge
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Lew Landers
    • Writers
      • Martha Barnett
      • Frank Fenton
      • Howard J. Green
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    • Release date
      • January 22, 1942 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • It's Tough to Be a Hero
    • Production company
      • Columbia Pictures
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 6m(66 min)
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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