Navy Blues (1941)
Hold Everything for THAT WONDERFUL WHIRLWIND OF GOBS, GALS, and GLEE!
On a layover in Hawaii two conniving Navy seamen borrow money to lay down bets that their ship will win the upcoming gunnery practice trophy, having found out that the current gunnery champ has just transferred aboard their ship. What they haven't learned, however, is that the marksman's enlistment is up before the contest is supposed to take place.
Director: Lloyd Bacon
Genre: Comedy, Music, Romance
Runtime: 108 min
Release Date: September 13, 1941
Cast
- Ann Sheridan - Marge 'Margie' Jordan
- Jack Oakie - 'Cake' O'Hara
- Martha Raye - Lilibelle Bolton
- Jack Haley - 'Powerhouse' Bolton
- Herbert Anderson - Homer Matthews
- Jack Carson - 'Buttons' Johnson
- Jackie Gleason - 'Tubby' (as Jackie C. Gleason)
- William T. Orr - 'Mac'
- Richard Lane - 'Rocky' Anderson
- John Ridgely - 'Jersey'
Screenplay
- Jerry Wald (Screenplay)
- Arthur T. Horman (Screenplay)
- Sam Perrin (Screenplay)
- Richard Macaulay (Screenplay)
- Arthur T. Horman (Story)
Cinematography: Tony Gaudio
Editing: Rudi Fehr
Production: Warner Bros. Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Musical Theater and Broadway Magic, Broadway Musical and Stage Glamour, Musical Spectacle
Keywords
uniform, ship, hawaii, musical, u.s. navy, contest
More Films by Director: Lloyd Bacon
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Navy Blues about?
- On a layover in Hawaii two conniving Navy seamen borrow money to lay down bets that their ship will win the upcoming gunnery practice trophy, having found out that the current gunnery champ has just transferred aboard their ship. What they haven't learned, however, is that the marksman's enlistment is up before the contest is supposed to take place.
- Who directed Navy Blues?
- Navy Blues was directed by Lloyd Bacon.
- Who stars in Navy Blues?
- Navy Blues stars Ann Sheridan, Jack Oakie, Martha Raye, Jack Haley, Herbert Anderson, Jack Carson.
- How long is Navy Blues?
- Navy Blues has a runtime of 1h 48m (108 minutes).
- What genre is Navy Blues?
- Navy Blues is a Comedy, Music, Romance film.
- Where was Navy Blues produced?
- Navy Blues was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Navy Blues?
- The themes of Navy Blues include: Musical Theater and Broadway Magic, Broadway Musical and Stage Glamour, Musical Spectacle.