Stand by for Action (1942)
The mightiest naval drama of all time!
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.
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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 MartinKeywords
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Genre affinityAction · Comedy · DramaTheme affinityU S NavyDialogue densityComedy · DramaPacingActionEmotional intensityWarDirector preference321022
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What is Stand by for Action about?
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.
How long is Stand by for Action?
Stand by for Action has a runtime of 109 minutes.
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