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Maker of Men

Maker of Men

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Maker of Men

"HE wanted POWER -- SHE wanted LOVE!"

1931

1h 11m

7.0(1 votes)

Drama

Overview

Bob plays football badly so his father Coach Dudley, his girlfriend Dorothy and his school reject him. He joins a rival college team and aims to defeat his dad's team.

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Columbia Pictures

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Cast & crew

10 featured cast members

Starring

Jack Holt

Jack Holt

Dudley

Richard Cromwell

Richard Cromwell

Bob Dudley

Joan Marsh

Joan Marsh

Dorothy

John Wayne

John Wayne

Dusty Rhodes

Natalie Moorhead

Natalie Moorhead

Mrs. Rhodes

Richard Tucker

Richard Tucker

Mr. Rhodes

Walter Catlett

Walter Catlett

McNeil

Ethel Wales

Ethel Wales

Aunt Martha

Robert Alden

Chick

Paul Hurst

Gabby

Creative team

Directed by: Edward Sedgwick
Written by: Howard J. Green
Edward Sedgwick

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