Eyes of the Navy

Eyes of the Navy

Eyes of the Navy

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Eyes of the Navy

1940

0h 20m

7.6(9 votes)

Documentary

Overview

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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Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

Cast & Crew

5 members

Acting

Frank Whitbeck

Narrator (voice) (uncredited)

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Charles Middleton

Farmer (uncredited)

Charles Middleton

Acting

Warren McCollum

Farmer's Son John Smith (uncredited)

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Russell Wade

Young Man in Automobile (uncredited)

Russell Wade

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James Conaty

Officer at Briefing

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