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Navy Blue and Gold (1937)

“TAKE A TIP FROM A GUY IN THE SERVICE...YOU'LL STAND AND CHEER THIS GREAT PICTURE! IT'S ONE OF THE BEST AND MOST THRILLING NAVY PICTURES EVER MADE! NO KIDDING!”

  • NR
  • 94 min
  • Drama
  • imdb logo 6.5/10 (694 votes)

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Plot

In the patriotic hues of Navy Blue and Gold (1937), James Stewart embodies "Truck" Cross, an enlisted soldier who earns his stripes at the esteemed United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland. His path intertwines with two polar opposites - the boisterous Roger "Rog" Ash (Robert Young) and the reserved Richard "Dickie" Gates Junior (Tom Brown). As roommates, these disparate souls navigate the choppy waters of their Plebe year, each harboring secrets and insecurities of their own. Truck, with a secret lurking in his past, is fearful of its revelation. Ash, brimming with self-importance, struggles to find his place within the team-oriented Naval ethos. Gates, seeking escape from his overly protective mother (played by the memorable Billie Burke, also known as Glinda the Good Witch), yearns for acceptance and fraternity. The trio's trials and tribulations continue into their Sophomore year, where the plot thickens like a foggy morning sea. When Truck's secret is unearthed, it threatens to capsize his naval dreams, while Ash's individualistic streak might also lead to his untimely departure. Amid the turmoil, the ever-present Captain Dawes (portrayed by the legendary Lionel Barrymore) serves as the guiding lighthouse, steering the threesome towards their destiny. Will they sail into the grand spectacle of the Army versus Navy Game? And who will capture the heart of Gates' charming sister, Pat? This maritime journey is a voyage of friendship, redemption, and self-discovery, set against the backdrop of the discipline and honor that define the U.S. Navy.

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Navy Blue and Gold is a drama movie featuring Robert Young.

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