Square Shoulders(1929)
Square Shoulders Synopsis
Tad's dream is to attend a military academy so he can grow up to be a great soldier and a war hero, like his father. What he doesn't know is that his father, Slag, is actually a thief and a derelict. Slag robs a factory in order to get the money to send Tad to military school, then gets a job at the academy's horse stables to be close to his son, who doesn't know he's alive.
Square Shoulders (1929) is a crime and drama film directed by E. Mason Hopper, released on March 10, 1929 with a runtime of 58m. It stars Frank Coghlan Jr., Louis Wolheim, Philippe De Lacy and Anita Louise. Viewers rate it 8.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- E. Mason Hopper
- Writers:
- Houston Branch, Peggy Prior, George Dromgold
- Producers:
- Paul Bern
- Cinematographer:
- David Abel
- Production:
- Pathé Exchange
- Status:
- Released
Square Shoulders Cast & Crew
Main cast
Frank Coghlan Jr.
as Tad
Louis Wolheim
as Slag
Philippe De Lacy
as Eddie
Anita Louise
as Mary Jane
C. Montague Shaw
as Cartwright
Maurice Black
as Hook
Kewpie Morgan
as Delicate Don (as Allen Morgan)
Clarence Geldart
as Commandant
- Ray Erlenborn
Ray Erlenborn
as Cadet (uncredited)
- Billy Lord
Billy Lord
as Cadet (uncredited)
- Kenneth McMillan
Kenneth McMillan
as Cadet (uncredited)
- Edwin Mills
Edwin Mills
as Cadet (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by E. Mason Hopper, written by Houston Branch, Peggy Prior and George Dromgold, produced by Paul Bern.
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Square Shoulders Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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Square Shoulders – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Square Shoulders online?
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Who stars in Square Shoulders?
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The main cast of Square Shoulders (1929) includes Frank Coghlan Jr., Louis Wolheim, Philippe De Lacy, Anita Louise and C. Montague Shaw. The film was directed by E. Mason Hopper. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Square Shoulders released?
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Square Shoulders was released on March 10, 1929 and runs for 58m.
Is Square Shoulders worth watching?
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Square Shoulders (1929) holds an average rating of 8.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.