Best Sports Films: Navy Blue and Gold (MGM-1935)

(My 15 most favorite sports films)

#15:  Navy Blue and Gold

(MGM-1937): Jimmy Stewart and Robert Young with Lionel Barrymore star in a movie on the Academy in Annapolis. Caught it one night on cable and was blown away. As good as Knute Rockne All-American for tears and historical presence, a great story as you gain a love for the US Naval Academy. Directed by the great and under-rated Sam Wood.

Directed by Sam Wood

Distributed by MGM

Release dat:  November 19, 1937
Running time:  94 minute

Budget:  $458,000
Box office:  $1,168,000