Movie: Maker of Men

Top 10 Billed Cast

Jack Holt
Jack Holt

Dudley

Richard Cromwell
Richard Cromwell

Bob Dudley

Joan Marsh
Joan Marsh

Dorothy

John Wayne
John Wayne

Dusty Rhodes

Natalie Moorhead
Natalie Moorhead

Mrs. Rhodes

Richard Tucker
Richard Tucker

Mr. Rhodes

Walter Catlett
Walter Catlett

McNeil

Ethel Wales
Ethel Wales

Aunt Martha

Robert Alden
Robert Alden

Chick

Paul Hurst
Paul Hurst

Gabby

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  • Overview

    Bob plays football badly so his father Coach Dudley, his girlfriend Dorothy and his school reject him. He joins a rival college team and aims to defeat his dad's team.

  • Release Date

    1931-08-03

  • Average

    7

  • Rating:

    3.5 starts
  • Tagline

    HE wanted POWER -- SHE wanted LOVE!

  • Genres

  • Languages:

    English
  • Keywords

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