The Spirit of Culver(1939)
Through Struggle, Heartach, Laughter, They Learned to Live American!
The Spirit of Culver 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.
The Spirit of Culver (1939) is a drama film directed by Joseph Santley, released on March 10, 1939 with a runtime of 1h 29m. It stars Jackie Cooper, Freddie Bartholomew, Henry Hull and Jackie Moran. Viewers rate it 10.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Joseph Santley
- Writers:
- Whitney Bolton, Tom Buckingham
- Production:
- Universal Pictures
- Status:
- Released
The Spirit of Culver Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jackie Cooper
as Tom Allen
Freddie Bartholomew
as Bob Randolph
Henry Hull
as Doc Allen
Jackie Moran
as Perkins
Gene Reynolds
as Carruthers
Kathryn Kane
as June Macy
Walter Tetley
as Hank
Pierre Watkin
as Capt. Wharton
John Hamilton
as Maj. White
Andy Devine
as Tubby
Tim Holt
as Capt. Wilson
Irving Bacon
as Hotel Desk Clerk in Culver
Key crew
Directed by Joseph Santley, written by Whitney Bolton and Tom Buckingham.
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The Spirit of Culver Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 10.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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The Spirit of Culver – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Spirit of Culver?
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The main cast of The Spirit of Culver (1939) includes Jackie Cooper, Freddie Bartholomew, Henry Hull, Jackie Moran and Gene Reynolds. The film was directed by Joseph Santley. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Spirit of Culver released?
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The Spirit of Culver was released on March 10, 1939 and runs for 1h 29m.
Is The Spirit of Culver worth watching?
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The Spirit of Culver (1939) holds an average rating of 10.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.