Acting
Freddie Bartholomew's posh accent vs. Halop's Brooklyn grit—chef's kiss.
Production
Military academy sets built on Poverty Row budget, somehow charming.

Director
Lew Landers
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
This was Freddie Bartholomew's final major role before adulthood killed his child stardom. Hollywood, man.
Released months after Pearl Harbor, this was pure 'youth enlistment' propaganda disguised as adventure serial.