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29 October 1938 (USA) morePlot:
Story of three buddies at the Virginia Military Institute. Cadet Bing Edwards is secretly married and soon to be a father. | add synopsisUser Comments:
Fluff piece with the proverbial happy ending moreCast
(Complete credited cast) | Priscilla Lane | ... | Joyce Winfree |
| Wayne Morris | ... | Billy Randolph |
| Johnnie Davis | ... | A. Furman Towsend, Jr. |
| Jane Bryan | ... | Kate Rice |
| Eddie Albert | ... | 'Bing' Edwards |
 | Ronald Reagan | ... | Dan Crawford |
 | Jane Wyman | ... | Claire Adams |
| Henry O'Neill | ... | Colonel Ramm |
| Gordon Oliver | ... | Capt 'Lacedrawers' Rogers |
| Larry Williams | ... | Harley Harrington |
| William Tracy | ... | Misto Bottome (as William Tracey) |
| Jessie Busley | ... | Mrs. Brooks |
| Olin Howland | ... | Slim |
| Louise Beavers | ... | Jenny |
| Isabel Withers | ... | Nurse |
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89 min (Turner library print)Country:
USALanguage:
EnglishColour:
Black and WhiteAspect Ratio:
1.37 : 1 moreSound Mix:
MonoFilming Locations:
Virginia Military Institute, Lexington, Virginia, USAMOVIEmeter: 
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After this picture was completed, Ronald Reagan was made an honorary "Brother Rat" at Virginia Military Institute. moreSoundtrack:
You Go to My Head moreFAQ
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The misadventures of three VMI roommates during the latter part of their final year in school forms the backdrop for a round of typical 1930's type problems, most caused by the devil-may-care attitude of the cadet played by Wayne Morris. The other two roomies are played by Ronald Reagan, who tries very hard to be the voice of reason and Eddie Albert, having problems throughout the entire film. It's kind of fun watching these three get in and out of jams with their superiors. But, one word of caution: If whining annoys you (as it does me)you may have a little problem with Eddie Albert because, except for the very first scenes, his dialog for the remainder of the movie consists of whining that would do a 5 or 6 year old child proud. However, overall, if you want a few laughs and like happy endings, this film is for you....