Navy Born (1936): cast, story & where to watch
1936 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 1936, Navy Born is a drama and romance film directed by Nate Watt.
What it’s about. A naval officer gets more than he bargained for when he adopts a recently orphaned young boy, the son of his late best friends. Despite the resistance of the lad's surviving relatives, who worry that growing in the Navy will be hard on the boy, the officer loves and takes good care of the boy. At least he does until the child is abducted by a gangster who has mistaken him for his long-lost boy. Fortunately for the young fellow, the officer rallies the entire Navy and comes to the rescue.
Who’s in it. Navy Born stars William Gargan as Lt. Red Furness, Claire Dodd as Bernice Farrington, Douglas Fowley as Lt. Steve Bassett and George Irving as Admiral Kingston, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, Navy Born has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on IndieFlix and IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Navy Born page.
If you liked it. Fans of Navy Born tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Navy Born (1936)?
- In US, Navy Born is available to stream on IndieFlix and IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Navy Born worth watching?
- Navy Born holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Navy Born?
- Navy Born stars William Gargan, Claire Dodd, Douglas Fowley, George Irving and Dorothy Tree.
- When was Navy Born released?
- Navy Born was released in 1936.