Ditch and Live (1944)
Lt. Scott Reynolds is co-pilot on a B-17 bomber. When his ship is forced to ditch at sea, only Reynolds survives. The nine other crew members died as a result of insufficient training in ditching procedure. Sent back to the States and promoted, Captain Reynolds takes command of a new B-17 and indoctrinates his crew carefully in the proper methods of preparation for ditching and for survival at sea thereafter.
Runtime: 42 min
Release Date: January 1, 1944
Cast
- Philip Bourneuf - Major
- Rand Brooks - T / Sgt. Ryan
- Don Castle - Lieutenant Hendricks
- Donald Curtis - Captain
- Kirby Grant - Crewman of Ditching B-17
- Arthur Kennedy - Captain Scott H. Reynolds
- David Wayne - Pilot of Ditching B-17
Production: First Motion Picture Unit, United States Army Air Forces
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
naval battle
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Ditch and Live about?
- Lt. Scott Reynolds is co-pilot on a B-17 bomber. When his ship is forced to ditch at sea, only Reynolds survives. The nine other crew members died as a result of insufficient training in ditching procedure. Sent back to the States and promoted, Captain Reynolds takes command of a new B-17 and indoctrinates his crew carefully in the proper methods of preparation for ditching and for survival at sea thereafter.
- Who stars in Ditch and Live?
- Ditch and Live stars Philip Bourneuf, Rand Brooks, Don Castle, Donald Curtis, Kirby Grant, Arthur Kennedy.
- How long is Ditch and Live?
- Ditch and Live has a runtime of 42m (42 minutes).
- Where was Ditch and Live produced?
- Ditch and Live was produced in United States of America.