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Three Sons o' Guns

  • 19411941
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  • 1h 5m
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William T. Orr, Tom Brown, Wayne Morris, and Irene Rich in Three Sons o' Guns (1941)
Having being left a widow when her sons were young, Margaret Patters struggles to bring them up on the limited family finances. When they reach manhood, they cause her much travail because, each in his own way, is selfish and irresponsible; Charley, who can't keep a job because he would rather stay home on practice on his trombone; Eddie, a self-proclaimed sports promoter who has nothing to promote; and Kenneth, a struggling actor whose talents are mostly struggling. They all have to register for the pre-World War II draft, and each has all kinds of new ailments and excuses for not being drafted into the Army. Aunt Lottie has had enough, and she takes charge.
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Having being left a widow when her sons were young, Margaret Patterson struggles to bring them up on the limited family finances. When they reach manhood, they cause her much travail because... Read allHaving being left a widow when her sons were young, Margaret Patterson struggles to bring them up on the limited family finances. When they reach manhood, they cause her much travail because, each in his own way, is selfish and irresponsible; Charley, who can't keep a job because... Read allHaving being left a widow when her sons were young, Margaret Patterson struggles to bring them up on the limited family finances. When they reach manhood, they cause her much travail because, each in his own way, is selfish and irresponsible; Charley, who can't keep a job because he would rather stay home on practice on his trombone; Eddie, a self-proclaimed sports pr... Read all

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  • Director
    • Benjamin Stoloff
  • Writer
    • Fred Niblo Jr.(original screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Wayne Morris
    • Marjorie Rambeau
    • Irene Rich
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  • Director
    • Benjamin Stoloff
  • Writer
    • Fred Niblo Jr.(original screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Wayne Morris
    • Marjorie Rambeau
    • Irene Rich
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    • 3User reviews
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    Wayne Morris
    Wayne Morris
    • Charley Pattersonas Charley Patterson
    Marjorie Rambeau
    Marjorie Rambeau
    • Aunt Lottieas Aunt Lottie
    Irene Rich
    Irene Rich
    • Margaret Pattersonas Margaret Patterson
    Tom Brown
    Tom Brown
    • Eddie Pattersonas Eddie Patterson
    William T. Orr
    William T. Orr
    • Kenneth Pattersonas Kenneth Patterson
    Susan Peters
    Susan Peters
    • Mary Tyleras Mary Tyler
    Moroni Olsen
    Moroni Olsen
    • Philip Talbotas Philip Talbot
    Barbara Pepper
    Barbara Pepper
    • Francieas Francie
    John Kelly
    John Kelly
    • Buffalo Bill Oxensternas Buffalo Bill Oxenstern
    Fritz Feld
    Fritz Feld
    • Blotievkinas Blotievkin
    Charles Waldron
    • Henry Greshamas Henry Gresham
    • (as Charles D. Waldron)
    Charles Halton
    Charles Halton
    • Haddockas Haddock
    Florence Shirley
    • Mrs. Tyleras Mrs. Tyler
    William B. Davidson
    William B. Davidson
    • Baxteras Baxter
    • (as William Davidson)
    Frank M. Thomas
    Frank M. Thomas
    • Reynoldsas Reynolds
    Herbert Anderson
    Herbert Anderson
    • Michaelas Michael
    • (scenes deleted)
    Sol Gorss
    • Moveras Mover
    • (scenes deleted)
    Frank Mayo
    Frank Mayo
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    • Director
      • Benjamin Stoloff
    • Writer
      • Fred Niblo Jr.(original screenplay)
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    Having being left a widow when her sons were young, Margaret Patterson struggles to bring them up on the limited family finances. When they reach manhood, they cause her much travail because, each in his own way, is selfish and irresponsible; Charley, who can't keep a job because he would rather stay home on practice on his trombone; Eddie, a self-proclaimed sports promoter who has nothing to promote; and Kenneth, a struggling actor whose talents are mostly struggling. They all have to register for the pre-World War II draft, and each has all kinds of new ailments and excuses for not being drafted into the Army. Aunt Lottie has had enough, and she takes charge. —Les Adams <longhorn1939@suddenlink.net>
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    • Soundtracks
      Jeepers Creepers
      (1938) (uncredited)

      Music by Harry Warren

      Played often on the trumpet by Charley

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    6/10
    How Not To Treat Your Mother...
    Women has three (3) adorable Baby-Boys, then becomes a Widow. Her Sister in Law helps her raise them, but they do not get the results expected. Instead they get a triplet of alleged Men, who act like irresponsible spoiled Children. Treating their Mother not with love and respect, but as another housemaid and somebody to put a touch on. Will they grow-up and meet their responsibilities to Mother and Country, watch and find out.

    'B' film from Warner Brothers features good cast. Irene Rich (Mother), Marjorie Rambeau (Sister in Law) and Moroni Olsen (Mothers Suitor) with Wayne Morris, William T. Orr and Tom Brown as the loser Sons. They all fulfill what is expected of them and Warner Brothers delivers a fine small film for Family viewing. Not a classic, but illustrates what the studio system did right. Made just before our entry into the BIG ONE (WWII) it is topical for the time. One other cast member, though underused does make a impression, Susan Peters. Who would go on to a successful, if brief career at M.G.M.
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    • Release date
      • August 2, 1941 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • Warner Brothers Burbank Studios - 4000 Warner Boulevard, Burbank, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Warner Bros.
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 5 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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