Military Academy
1940 · 66 min · ★ 7.0 · Drama
Tommy Lewis, the son of a big time racketeer, is enrolled in military school under an assumed name as protection from the notoriety of his father. Tommy is assigned to share a room with Dick Hill, an egotistical school athlete, and Sandy Blake, a pampered rich boy. Even though all three boys are potentially good lads, each has a handicap that he must overcome.
Directed by D. Ross Lederman
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Tommy Kelly Tommy Lewis -
Bobby Jordan Dick Hill -
David Holt Sandy Blake -
Jackie Searl Prentiss Dover -
Don Beddoe Marty Lewis -
Jimmy Butler Cadet Dewey
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