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Sweetheart of the Navy (1937)

Singer Joan Whitney, called the "Sweetheart of the Navy" by sailors, is struggling to re-open the Snug Harbor Cafe. After her partner, Richard, skips town with the money owed to their creditors, the club opens unceremoniously. Two of Joan's sailor friends, Andy and Pete, offer to help her raise money for the club by staging a fight with Bumper Martin, boxing champion of the fleet. At Andy's request, straight-laced yeoman Eddie Harris replaces him in the upcoming fight. Andy and Pete then intimidate or coerce the sailors into betting on the fight, promising to give Joan the profits. Navy Commander Lodge, who is grooming Eddie for the Naval Academy at Annapolis, is against the fight, however, and Joan decides to "vamp" Eddie to make him fight.

  • Romance
  • Comedy
  • Music

Top billed cast

  • Photo of Eric LindenEric LindenEddie Harris
  • Photo of Cecilia ParkerCecilia ParkerJoan Whitney
  • Photo of Roger ImhofRoger ImhofCommander Lodge
  • Photo of Bernadene HayesBernadene HayesMazie
  • Photo of Don BarclayDon BarclayPete
  • Photo of Etta McDanielEtta McDanielLily, the Cook
  • Photo of Reed HowesReed HowesAndrews
  • Photo of Eddy WallerEddy WallerKrump
  • Photo of Jason Robards Sr.Jason Robards Sr.Bumper
  • Photo of Cully RichardsCully RichardsAndy

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