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Eyes of the Navy

Eyes of the Navy

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Documentary

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Produced by MGM in cooperation with the U.S. Navy, this short film follows U.S. naval aviators through their basic training in Florida and advanced training in California.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

20 mins

Rating

7.429/10

Release Date

26 October 1940

Country

United States of America

Cast

Frank Whitbeck

Frank Whitbeck

Narrator (voice) (uncredited)

Charles Middleton

Charles Middleton

Farmer (uncredited)

Warren McCollum

Warren McCollum

Farmer's Son John Smith (uncredited)

Russell Wade

Russell Wade

Young Man in Automobile (uncredited)

James Conaty

James Conaty

Officer at Briefing

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