Shipmates Forever
“Hats Off To The Navy's 'Flirtation Walk' !”
Synopsis
An admiral's son with no interest in carrying on the family tradition is a successful crooner. He finally joins the Navy to prove he can, but with no real love in it.
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Shipmates Forever Excerpt
Type: Clip • Published 2014-01-20
Top Cast
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Dick Powell
Richard 'Dick' Melville III
Ruby Keeler
June Blackburn
Lewis Stone
Adm. Richard Melville
Ross Alexander
Lafayette 'Sparks' Brown
Eddie Acuff
Lincoln 'Cowboy'
Dick Foran
Gifford
John Arledge
Johnny 'Coxswain' Lawrence
Robert Light
Ted Sterling
Joyce Oliver
(uncredited)
Joe King
Commander Doughlin (uncredited)
Frederick Burton
Admiral Graves (uncredited)
Henry Kolker
Doctor (uncredited)
Harry Seymour
Harry (uncredited)
Joseph Crehan
Spike (uncredited)
Mary Treen
Cowboy's Girl (uncredited)
Martha Merrill
Sparks' Girl (uncredited)
Peter Potter
First Classman (uncredited)
Carlyle Moore Jr.
Second Classman (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 12, 1935
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Frank Borzage
- Screenplay & Story
- Delmer Daves
- Original Score
- Harry Warren, Al Dubin
- Original Title
- Shipmates Forever
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 49m
- Production Studios
- First National Pictures, Cosmopolitan Productions, Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Frank Borzage
Delmer Daves, Al Dubin, Harry Warren
Harry Warren, Al Dubin
Sol Polito
William Holmes
Department Leadership Roster
Delmer Daves
Screenplay
Frank Borzage
Director
Sol Polito
Director of Photography
Orry-Kelly
Costume Design
William Holmes
Editor
Harry Warren
Original Music Composer
Al Dubin
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Shipmates Forever
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Shipmates Forever about?
An admiral's son with no interest in carrying on the family tradition is a successful crooner. He finally joins the Navy to prove he can, but with no real love in it.
Who directed Shipmates Forever?
Shipmates Forever was directed by Frank Borzage.
Who stars in Shipmates Forever?
The principal cast of Shipmates Forever includes Dick Powell, Ruby Keeler, Lewis Stone, Ross Alexander, Eddie Acuff.
When was Shipmates Forever released and how long is it?
Shipmates Forever was released in 1935 with a total runtime of 1h 49m.
Who composed the musical score for Shipmates Forever?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Shipmates Forever was composed by Harry Warren, Al Dubin.