Stand by for Action
1942 · Movie · 1h 49m · NR
ActionDramaWarComedy
"The mightiest naval drama of all time!"
Overview
U. S. Navy Lieutenant Gregg Masterman, of The Harvard and Boston Back Bay Mastermans, learned about the sea while winning silver cups sailing his yacht. He climbs swiftly in rank, and is now Junior Aide to Rear Admiral Stephen Thomas.
Ratings
IMDb
6.5/10
Key crew
- Robert Z. LeonardDirector
- George BruceScreenplay
- John L. BalderstonScreenplay
- Herman J. MankiewiczScreenplay
Cast
- Robert TaylorLieut. Gregg Masterman
- Charles LaughtonRear Admiral Stephen Thomas
- Brian DonlevyLieut. Cmdr. Martin Roberts
- Walter BrennanChief Yeoman Henry Johnson
- Chill WillsMate Jenks, Chef-Bootsmann
- Marilyn MaxwellAudrey Carr
- Henry O'NeillCmdr. Stone M.C
- Marta LindenMary Collins
- Douglass DumbrilleCapt. Ludlow
- Richard QuineEnsign Lindsay
- William TannenFlag Lt. Dudley
- Douglas FowleyEnsign Martin
Stills
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Themes
u.s. navy