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Stand by for Action

1942-12-31 · 109 min · ★ 7.0

Action · Drama · War · Comedy

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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Directors
Robert Z. Leonard
Production companies
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Robert TaylorRobert TaylorLieut. Gregg Masterman
Charles LaughtonCharles LaughtonRear Admiral Stephen Thomas
Brian DonlevyBrian DonlevyLieut. Cmdr. Martin Roberts
Walter BrennanWalter BrennanChief Yeoman Henry Johnson
Chill WillsChill WillsMate Jenks, Chef-Bootsmann
Marilyn MaxwellMarilyn MaxwellAudrey Carr
Henry O'NeillHenry O'NeillCmdr. Stone M.C
Marta LindenMarta LindenMary Collins
Douglass DumbrilleDouglass DumbrilleCapt. Ludlow
Richard QuineRichard QuineEnsign Lindsay
William TannenWilliam TannenFlag Lt. Dudley
Douglas FowleyDouglas FowleyEnsign Martin
Tim RyanTim RyanLt. Tim Ryan
Dick SimmonsDick SimmonsLt. (jg) Royce
Byron FoulgerByron FoulgerPharmacist's Mate 'Doc' Miller
Hobart CavanaughHobart CavanaughCarpenter's Mate 'Chips'
Inez CooperInez CooperSusan Garrison
Ben WeldenBen WeldenChief Quartermaster Rankin
Harry FleischmannChief Signalman
Douglas WoodDouglas WoodSen. Masterman (uncredited)

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