The Story of Dr. Wassell

Synopsis

As the Japanese sweep through the East Indies during World War II, Dr. Wassell is determined to escape from Java with some crewmen of the cruiser Marblehead. Based on a true story of how Dr. Wassell saved a dozen or so wounded sailors who were left behind when able bodied men were evacuated to Australia.

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Key crew

• Cecil B. DeMilleDirector
• Alan Le MayScreenplay
• Victor YoungOriginal Music Composer
• Charles BennettScreenplay

Cast

• Gary CooperDr. Corydon M. Wassell
• Laraine DayMadeleine
• Signe HassoBettina
• Dennis O'KeefeBenjamin 'Hoppy' Hopkins
• Carol ThurstonTremartini (Three Martini)
• Carl EsmondLt. Dirk Van Daal
• Paul KellyMurdock
• Elliott ReidWilliam 'Andy' Anderson
• Laurette LuezPretty Javanese Girl
• Stanley RidgesCmdr. William B. 'Bill' Goggins
• Renny McEvoyJohnny Leeweather
• Oliver ThorndikeAlabam

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