Square Shoulders (1929): cast, story & where to watch
1929 · Film
Released in 1929, Square Shoulders is a crime film directed by E. Mason Hopper, running about 58 minutes.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Square Shoulders stars Frank Coghlan Jr. as John W. 'Tad' Collins Jr., Louis Wolheim as John 'Slag' Collins, Philippe De Lacy as Eddie Cartwright and Anita Louise as Mary Jane Williams, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Square Shoulders page.
If you liked it. Fans of Square Shoulders tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, The Godfather Part II and The Dark Knight.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Square Shoulders (1929)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Square Shoulders change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Square Shoulders?
- Square Shoulders stars Frank Coghlan Jr., Louis Wolheim, Philippe De Lacy, Anita Louise and Clarence Geldart.
- When was Square Shoulders released?
- Square Shoulders was released in 1929, with a runtime of about 58 minutes.