The Flying Fleet
1929 · 100 min · ★ 6.9 · Adventure, Drama, Romance
Six friends, all hoping to become aviators, are to graduate the next day from the United States Naval Academy. When the officer of the day becomes sick, Tommy Winslow has to take his place, while the others go out and celebrate.
Directed by George W. Hill · Written by Frank Wead
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Ramon Novarro Tommy Winslow -
Ralph Graves Steve Randall -
Anita Page Anita Hastings -
Alfred Allen Admiral (uncredited) -
Wade Boteler Shipwrecked Crewman (uncredited) -
Bud Geary Admiral's Aide (uncredited) -
Sumner Getchell Kewpie (uncredited) -
Gardner James Specs (uncredited) -
Roscoe Karns Shipwrecked Radio Operator (uncredited) -
Claire McDowell Mrs. Hastings (uncredited) -
Edward Nugent Midshipman Dizzy (uncredited) -
Carroll Nye Tex (uncredited)
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