The Flag Lieutenant (1932)

Genres - Drama, War  |   Sub-Genres - British Empire Film, War Drama  |   Run Time - 80 min.  |   Countries - United Kingdom  |   MPAA Rating - NR
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Synopsis by Sandra Brennan

In this war drama, a British naval lieutenant performs heroically during a raid upon a Chinese fort, but then gives all the glory to his friend who promptly gets promoted while the real hero is branded a coward. Eventually another officer realizes the mistake and the hero gets his due.

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war, attack, Britain, China, courage, coward, credit, friendship, glory, lieutenant, Navy, officer, promotion, self-sacrifice