The Spirit of Culver
“Through Struggle, Heartach, Laughter, They Learned to Live American!”
Synopsis
Tom Allen, an orphan accustomed to waiting in bread lines is awarded a scholarship to the Culver Military Academy. Talked into attending so that he can have free room and board, Allen initially resists the rigid discipline but later softens as he makes friends and sees the value to the hard work and discipline.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
March 10, 1939
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joseph Santley
- Screenplay & Story
- Whitney Bolton, Tom Buckingham
- Original Title
- The Spirit of Culver
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joseph Santley
Whitney Bolton, Tom Buckingham
Department Leadership Roster
Joseph Santley
Director
Whitney Bolton
Writer
Tom Buckingham
Writer
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 The Spirit of Culver
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What is The Spirit of Culver about?
Tom Allen, an orphan accustomed to waiting in bread lines is awarded a scholarship to the Culver Military Academy. Talked into attending so that he can have free room and board, Allen initially resists the rigid discipline but later softens as he makes friends and sees the value to the hard work and discipline.
Who directed The Spirit of Culver?
The Spirit of Culver was directed by Joseph Santley.
Who stars in The Spirit of Culver?
The principal cast of The Spirit of Culver includes Jackie Cooper, Freddie Bartholomew, Henry Hull, Jackie Moran, Gene Reynolds.
When was The Spirit of Culver released and how long is it?
The Spirit of Culver was released in 1939 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Spirit of Culver?
The Spirit of Culver holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).