Maker of Men
“HE wanted POWER -- SHE wanted LOVE!”
Synopsis
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.
Top Cast
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Jack Holt
Dudley
Richard Cromwell
Bob Dudley
Joan Marsh
Dorothy
John Wayne
Dusty Rhodes
Natalie Moorhead
Mrs. Rhodes
Richard Tucker
Mr. Rhodes
Walter Catlett
McNeil
Ethel Wales
Aunt Martha
Robert Alden
Chick
Paul Hurst
Gabby
Ward Bond
Football Player Pat (uncredited)
Buster Crabbe
Football Player (uncredited)
Joe Sawyer
Bennett the Monroe Coach (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 3, 1931
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Edward Sedgwick
- Screenplay & Story
- Howard J. Green
- Original Title
- Maker of Men
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 11m
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Edward Sedgwick
Howard J. Green, Edward Sedgwick
Department Leadership Roster
Edward Sedgwick
Director
Howard J. Green
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Maker of Men
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Maker of Men about?
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.
Who directed Maker of Men?
Maker of Men was directed by Edward Sedgwick.
Who stars in Maker of Men?
The principal cast of Maker of Men includes Jack Holt, Richard Cromwell, Joan Marsh, John Wayne, Natalie Moorhead.
When was Maker of Men released and how long is it?
Maker of Men was released in 1931 with a total runtime of 1h 11m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Maker of Men?
Maker of Men holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).