Follow the Fleet(1936)
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Follow the Fleet Synopsis
When the US Navy fleet docks at San Francisco, sailor Bake Baker tries to rekindle the flame with his old dancing partner, Sherry Martin, while Bake's buddy Bilge Smith romances Sherry's sister, Connie. But it's not all smooth sailing—Bake has a habit of losing Sherry's jobs for her and, despite Connie's dreams, Bilge is not ready to settle down.
Follow the Fleet (1936) is a comedy and romance film directed by Mark Sandrich, released on February 20, 1936 with a runtime of 1h 50m. It stars Fred Astaire, Ginger Rogers, Randolph Scott and Harriet Nelson. Viewers rate it 6.9 out of 10 across 76 ratings.
- Director:
- Mark Sandrich
- Writers:
- Dwight Taylor, Allan Scott, Hubert Osborne
- Producers:
- Pandro S. Berman
- Cinematographer:
- David Abel
- Composer:
- Irving Berlin
- Production:
- RKO Radio Pictures
- Budget:
- $747,000
- Revenue:
- $2,727,000
- Status:
- Released
Follow the Fleet (1936) Trailer
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Follow the Fleet Cast & Crew
Main cast
Fred Astaire
as Bake Baker
Ginger Rogers
as Sherry Martin
Randolph Scott
as Bilge Smith
Harriet Nelson
as Connie Martin
Astrid Allwyn
as Iris Manning
Betty Grable
as Singer in Trio
Harry Beresford
as Captain Hickey
Russell Hicks
as Jim Nolan
Brooks Benedict
as David Sullivan
- Ray Mayer
Ray Mayer
as Dopey Williams
Lucille Ball
as Kitty Collins
Tom Brower
as Policeman (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Mark Sandrich, written by Dwight Taylor, Allan Scott and Hubert Osborne, produced by Pandro S. Berman.
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Follow the Fleet Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.9/10 from 76 ratings.
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Follow the Fleet – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Follow the Fleet online?
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Follow the Fleet (1936) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Follow the Fleet?
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The main cast of Follow the Fleet (1936) includes Fred Astaire, Ginger Rogers, Randolph Scott, Harriet Nelson and Astrid Allwyn. The film was directed by Mark Sandrich. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Follow the Fleet released?
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Follow the Fleet was released on February 20, 1936 and runs for 1h 50m.
Is Follow the Fleet worth watching?
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Follow the Fleet (1936) holds an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from 76 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Follow the Fleet?
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Yes. The official Follow the Fleet trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.