The read
It runs a compact 1h 10m.
Synopsis
On the eve of WW-I the French Navy ship Lafayette returns to its Toulon base for one night. There is no shore leave, although wives are permitted to come to a party. The strain of command on the older captain and his new, young wife is very great.
Ratings
IMDb5.4/10
3 audience votes
Key crew
- Michael CurtizDirector
- Bernhard KaunOriginal Music Composer
- Harvey F. ThewScreenplay
Cast
- Lil DagoverLottie Corlaix
- Walter HustonCaptain Corlaix
- Warren WilliamLieutenant d'Ortelles
- John WrayCmdr. Brambourg
- George E. StoneLe Duc
- Robert WarwickMorbraz
- Matt McHughChief Petty Officer Vincent
- Frederick BurtonPresident of Courtmartial
- Frank LeighPilot
- Terrence Ray(no character info)
- Francis McDonaldKarkuff
- Warner RichmondFourdylis
Stills
Themes
navyfrancesubmarinelove triangleworld war imonte carloaustriabased on play or musicallieutenantremakepre-codecourt martial