

Navy Blues
Synopsis
On shore leave, a young sailor meets and falls in love with a pretty young blonde. He goes home with her to meet her parents, but they don't approve of him at all. Their daughter takes offense at this, and in the ensuing argument she storms out of the house determined to live on her own.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →William Haines
Jack Kelly
Anita Page
Alice Brown
Karl Dane
Sven Swanson
J. C. Nugent
Mr. Reginald Brown
Edythe Chapman
Mrs. Brown
Wade Boteler
Higgins
Frankie Genardi
Clarence Brown
Roller Coaster Rider
Gino Corrado
Headwaiter at Garden Cabaret
Shorty English
Sailor at Canteen
Adolph Faylauer
Cabaret Dancer
Christian J. Frank
Cabaret Doorman
Pat Harmon
Bouncer at Garden Cabaret
Lew Hicks
Policeman
Maxine Elliott Hicks
Girl in Sweatshop
Frank McLure
Cabaret Dancer
Charles McMurphy
Policeman
King Mojave
Cabaret Dancer
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 20, 1929
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Clarence Brown
- Screenplay & Story
- Raymond L. Schrock, Dale Van Every, J. C. Nugent, Elliott Nugent, W.L. River
- Original Score
- William Axt
- Original Title
- Navy Blues
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 17m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Clarence Brown
Raymond L. Schrock, Dale Van Every, J. C. Nugent, Elliott Nugent, W.L. River
William Axt
Merritt B. Gerstad
Hugh Wynn
Clarence Brown
Department Leadership Roster
Clarence Brown
Director
Clarence Brown
Producer
Hugh Wynn
Editor
Merritt B. Gerstad
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Navy Blues
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Navy Blues about?
On shore leave, a young sailor meets and falls in love with a pretty young blonde. He goes home with her to meet her parents, but they don't approve of him at all. Their daughter takes offense at this, and in the ensuing argument she storms out of the house determined to live on her own.
Who directed Navy Blues?
Navy Blues was directed by Clarence Brown.
Who stars in Navy Blues?
The principal cast of Navy Blues includes William Haines, Anita Page, Karl Dane, J. C. Nugent, Edythe Chapman.
When was Navy Blues released and how long is it?
Navy Blues was released in 1929 with a total runtime of 1h 17m.
Who composed the musical score for Navy Blues?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Navy Blues was composed by William Axt.




















