My Buddy

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My Buddy

"NEW LOVES in an aftermath of war!"

1944

1h 7m

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Drama

Crime

Overview

A priest relates the tale of his friend, a WWI veteran, to the Post-War Planning Committee. Unable to get a job upon his return from the war, he puts off his marriage and works for a bootlegger. He is forced to take a rap for his boss, goes to prison, and forms a gang.

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Republic Pictures

Cast & Crew

11 members

Acting

Don 'Red' Barry

Eddie Ballinger

Don 'Red' Barry

Acting

Ruth Terry

Lola

Ruth Terry

Acting

Lynne Roberts

Lucy Manners

Lynne Roberts

Acting

Alexander Granach

Tim Oberta

Alexander Granach

Acting

Emma Dunn

Mary Ballinger

Emma Dunn

Acting

John Litel

Jim Donnelly

John Litel

Acting

George E. Stone

Pete

George E. Stone

Acting

Jonathan Hale

Senator Henry

Jonathan Hale

Acting

Ray Walker

Russ

Ray Walker

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Joe Devlin

Nicky Piastro

Joe Devlin

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Matt McHugh

Happy

Matt McHugh

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