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They Gave Him a Gun (1937) was a Crime - Drama Film directed by W.S. Van Dyke and produced by Harry Rapf.

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They Gave Him a Gun (1937)

By Franchot Tone Fan on Sep 1, 2015 From Finding Franchot: Exploring the Life and Career of Franchot Tone

They Gave Him a Gun is a 1937 crime drama that was based on William J. Cowen’s 1936 novel of the same name. Admittedly, I have many favorite Franchot films, but this is one of his early dramas that I particularly enjoy. Warning: this post contains spoilers. As Jimmy, Franchot Tone gives a con... Read full article


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Fred P. Willis: Don't you know us guys has gotta make the world safe for the Democrats? Now, personally, my only regret is that I got a life to lay down for my country. But will us dead have died in vain? Be yourself! Remember the Alamo! Remember the Maine! Fifty-four Forty or fight! Don't give up the ship until you see the whites of their eyes! Are we gonna stand for taxation without the pursuit of happiness? E pluribus unum! Hats off! Lafayette, we are here!
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Also directed by W.S. Van Dyke




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Also produced by Harry Rapf




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Also released in 1937




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