The Pride of Company Three

The Pride of Company Three

1932 · 85 min · ★ 8.0 · Comedy

The adventures of smart soldier Gustav Diestelbeck include managing his superior officer, competing for the canteneer's daughter, evading punishment for discipline faults and hosting Prinz Willibald during his visit to the regiment.

Directed by Fred Sauer · Written by Friedrich Raff

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