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Maker of Men

Name: Maker of Men
Genre: Drama
Released: 1931-08-03
Cast: Jack Holt, Richard Cromwell, Joan Marsh, John Wayne, Natalie Moorhead

1931 | 71 min | Drama

Monday Morning Maybeearly rating

Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe

With almost no lasting buzz and soft box office, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it: If you count yourself among anyone who loves an underdog and anyone who likes a story with emotional weight, this one's for you. The sport matters, but the people playing it matter more. Fans of Rudy or The Hustler should feel right at home.
The mood: Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace: Character-first and patient, at 1 hr 11 min. An easy one to fit in on a school night.
What might put you off: Made in 1931: an older pace and style.
Not the one if you want explosions or easy laughs.

Bob plays football badly so his father Coach Dudley, his girlfriend Dorothy and his school reject him. He joins a rival college team and aims to defeat his dad's team.

How it earned its rating

CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 2K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Edward Sedgwick

Jack HoltDudley
Richard CromwellBob Dudley
Joan MarshDorothy
John WayneDusty Rhodes
Natalie MoorheadMrs. Rhodes
Richard TuckerMr. Rhodes
Walter CatlettMcNeil
Ethel WalesAunt Martha
Robert AldenChick
Paul HurstGabby