Men Must Fight
Synopsis
Prophetic tale of a mother in 1940 trying to keep her son out of war.
Top Cast
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Diana Wynyard
Laura Seward
Lewis Stone
Edward Seward
Phillips Holmes
Bob Seward
May Robson
Maman Seward
Ruth Selwyn
Peggy
Robert Young
Geoffrey Aiken
Robert Greig
Albert
Hedda Hopper
Mrs. Chase
Don Dillaway
Steve
Mary Carlisle
Evelyn
Luis Alberni
Soto
Mary Gordon
Pacifist Audience Member
Sherry Hall
Protesting Audience Member
Arthur Housman
Drunk on Ship
Anderson Lawler
Mr. Siebert
George Magrill
Stretcher Bearer
Bert Moorhouse
Pacificist Audience Member
Lee Phelps
Secret Service Escort
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 17, 1933
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Edgar Selwyn
- Screenplay & Story
- C. Gardner Sullivan
- Original Title
- Men Must Fight
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 12m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Edgar Selwyn
C. Gardner Sullivan, Reginald Lawrence, S.K. Lauren
George J. Folsey
William S. Gray
Department Leadership Roster
Edgar Selwyn
Director
C. Gardner Sullivan
Screenplay
George J. Folsey
Director of Photography
William S. Gray
Editor
Adrian
Costume Design
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Men Must Fight.
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Pre-Code Hollywood
Pre-Code Hollywood films, 1929 to 1934.
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WWI
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Frequently Asked Questions About Men Must Fight
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What is Men Must Fight about?
Prophetic tale of a mother in 1940 trying to keep her son out of war.
Who directed Men Must Fight?
Men Must Fight was directed by Edgar Selwyn.
Who stars in Men Must Fight?
The principal cast of Men Must Fight includes Diana Wynyard, Lewis Stone, Phillips Holmes, May Robson, Ruth Selwyn.
When was Men Must Fight released and how long is it?
Men Must Fight was released in 1933 with a total runtime of 1h 12m.