We're in the Navy Now (1926)
The two bungling buddies of "Behind the Front" come "Down to the Sea in Ships" with comic results.
"Stinky" Smith makes off with the prize money when his buddy, "Knockout" Hansen loses a fight with Percival "Sailor" Scruggs. Hansen pursues him him a U.S. Navt recruiting office, and, the next thing they know, both are in the Navy and aboard an overseas transport ship. Madelyn Phillips is on board and Scruggs is the the ship's Master-of-Arms. They overhear a mysterious conversation between Madelyn and the ship's radio officer. Later, Madelun induces the pair to take her off the ship and into a row boat. She disappears and they are picked up by a French ship, which sinks a German U-Boat. When the war ends they learn that Madelyn was an operative of the U.S. Secret Service.
Cast
- Wallace Beery - 'Knockout' Hansen
- Raymond Hatton - 'Stinky' Smith
- Chester Conklin - Navy Capt. Smithers
- Tom Kennedy - Sailor Percival Scruggs
- Donald Keith - Ship's Radio Officer
- Lorraine Eason - Madelyn Phillips
- Joseph W. Girard - U.S. Admiral
- Max Asher - Adm. Puckerlip
Screenplay
- Monte Brice (Story)
- John McDermott (Scenario Writer)
Keywords
u.s. navy
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is We're in the Navy Now about?
- "Stinky" Smith makes off with the prize money when his buddy, "Knockout" Hansen loses a fight with Percival "Sailor" Scruggs. Hansen pursues him him a U.S. Navt recruiting office, and, the next thing they know, both are in the Navy and aboard an overseas transport ship. Madelyn Phillips is on board and Scruggs is the the ship's Master-of-Arms. They overhear a mysterious conversation between Madelyn and the ship's radio officer. Later, Madelun induces the pair to take her off the ship and into a row boat. She disappears and they are picked up by a French ship, which sinks a German U-Boat. When the war ends they learn that Madelyn was an operative of the U.S. Secret Service.
- Who directed We're in the Navy Now?
- We're in the Navy Now was directed by A. Edward Sutherland.
- Who stars in We're in the Navy Now?
- We're in the Navy Now stars Wallace Beery, Raymond Hatton, Chester Conklin, Tom Kennedy, Donald Keith, Lorraine Eason.
- How long is We're in the Navy Now?
- We're in the Navy Now has a runtime of 1h 6m (66 minutes).
- What genre is We're in the Navy Now?
- We're in the Navy Now is a Comedy film.
- Where was We're in the Navy Now produced?
- We're in the Navy Now was produced in United States of America.