True to the Navy | 1930 | Romantic Comedy

Title: True to the Navy | 1930 | Romantic Comedy Director: Frank Tuttle Studio: Paramount Pictures Starring: Clara Bow, Fredric March, Stanley “Tiny” Morner, Rex Bell, Harry Green, Sam Hardy, Ray Cooke, Eddie Fetherston, Eddie Dunn, Adele Windsor Based on: Original screenplay by Keene Thompson, Doris Anderson, with additional dialogue by Herman J. Mankiewicz Release Date: May 25 1930 Runtime: 71 minutes Format: Black and white with sound Country: United States Language: English Genres: Romantic Comedy --- Chapters: 00:00:00 Ruby Nolan at the San Diego soda shop 00:10:00 Arrival of sailors on shore leave 00:20:00 Ruby’s flirtations and schemes 00:30:00 Bull’s-Eye McCoy resists her charms 00:40:00 Jealousy among suitors 00:50:00 Comic misunderstandings intensify 01:00:00 Romance and resolution --- Summary: True to the Navy is a 1930 American pre-Code romantic comedy starring Clara Bow as Ruby Nolan, a vivacious counter girl at a San Diego soda shop famous for her flirtations with sailors from the Pacific Fleet. While she juggles multiple suitors during their shore leave, her attention focuses on the disciplined gunner’s mate “Bull’s-Eye” McCoy, played by Fredric March, whose reluctance to be tied down challenges Ruby’s usual conquests. The narrative follows comedic misunderstandings, rivalry among sailors, and Ruby’s evolving feelings as her playful schemes give way to genuine affection. The film blends lighthearted naval humor, romantic pursuit, and character-driven comedy within the nautical social scene of port-side life, showcasing Clara Bow’s transition into sound films and early talkie era charm. --- Background: Directed by Frank Tuttle and produced by Paramount Pictures during the early sound era, True to the Navy adapts an original screenplay to create a breezy romantic comedy that capitalized on Clara Bow’s stardom and the popularity of Navy-themed entertainment. --- Trivia: Clara Bow’s character Ruby Nolan flirts with sailors as part of her job at a San Diego soda shop. Fredric March plays the reluctant romantic interest “Bull’s-Eye” McCoy, offering an early comedic role in his career. Rex Bell appears in a supporting role, and he later became Clara Bow’s husband. The film was produced in both sound and silent versions to accommodate theaters not yet equipped for sound. --- Public Domain / Rights: Original Release: May 25 1930 Original Studio / Distributor: Paramount Pictures Copyright Status: Public Domain Renewal: Not applicable --- Hashtags: #TrueToTheNavy1930 #ClaraBow #FredricMarch #ParamountPictures #PreCodeComedy #ClassicCinema #PublicDomain