Come On, Leathernecks!

Come On, Leathernecks!

1938 · 65 min · ★ 7.5 · Adventure, Drama, Romance

The father of a star football player at Annapolis wants his son to follow the family pattern and join the Marines.

Directed by James Cruze · Written by Dorrell McGowan

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