This Man's Navy (1945)
Love and Laughs and Roaring Action!
During World War II, Chief Aviation Pilot Ned Trumpet is in charge of an airship at Lakehurst, New Jersey naval base. Trumpet orders an unauthorized and premature attack on a German submarine but the bomb misses and the submarine fires back, hitting the airship. Trumpet takes over the controls and sinks the submarine, The pilot faces a court-martial for disobeying orders but the older man takes the blame for his actions. Weaver transfers to the Ferry Command, and while on assignment in Burma, his aircraft crashes in Japanese territory. Trumpet rushes to the scene with a rescue team. Both are successfully brought out and are decorated for their heroism. Afterward, Weaver indicates that he will be returning to the lighter-than-air service in Lakehurst, to reunite with his "father".
Cast
- Wallace Beery - Ned Trumpet
- Tom Drake - Jess Weaver
- James Gleason - Jimmy Shannon
- Noah Beery - Joe Hodum
- Jan Clayton - Cathey Cortland
- Selena Royle - Maude Weaver
- Henry O'Neill - Lt. Cmdr. Roger Graystone
- Steve Brodie - Timothy Joseph Aloysius 'Tim' Shannon
- George Chandler - Bert Bland
- Donald Curtis - Operations Officer
Screenplay
- Borden Chase (Story)
Keywords
parent child relationship, disability, braggart
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is This Man's Navy about?
- During World War II, Chief Aviation Pilot Ned Trumpet is in charge of an airship at Lakehurst, New Jersey naval base. Trumpet orders an unauthorized and premature attack on a German submarine but the bomb misses and the submarine fires back, hitting the airship. Trumpet takes over the controls and sinks the submarine, The pilot faces a court-martial for disobeying orders but the older man takes the blame for his actions. Weaver transfers to the Ferry Command, and while on assignment in Burma, his aircraft crashes in Japanese territory. Trumpet rushes to the scene with a rescue team. Both are successfully brought out and are decorated for their heroism. Afterward, Weaver indicates that he will be returning to the lighter-than-air service in Lakehurst, to reunite with his "father".
- Who directed This Man's Navy?
- This Man's Navy was directed by William A. Wellman.
- Who stars in This Man's Navy?
- This Man's Navy stars Wallace Beery, Tom Drake, James Gleason, Noah Beery, Jan Clayton, Selena Royle.
- How long is This Man's Navy?
- This Man's Navy has a runtime of 1h 40m (100 minutes).
- What genre is This Man's Navy?
- This Man's Navy is a Adventure, Drama, War film.
- Where was This Man's Navy produced?
- This Man's Navy was produced in United States of America.