The Fighting Lady (1944)

Photographed in Zones of Combat by Men of U.S. Navy

The Fighting Lady (1944) poster

Oscar winner William Wyler directed this 1944 "newsdrama," narrated by Lieut. Robert Taylor, USNR (Bataan), and photographed in zones of combat by the U.S. Navy. The film follows one of the many new aircraft carriers built since Pearl Harbor, known as THE FIGHTING LADY in honor of all American carriers, as it goes into action against the Japanese in the Pacific Ocean in 1943. See the ship and its pilots undergo their baptism of fire, attacking the Japanese base on Marcus Island. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in partnership with The Film Foundation.

Director: Edward Steichen, William Wyler
Genre: War, Documentary
Runtime: 61 min
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Production: United States Navy
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Edward Steichen, William Wyler
More Films in Genre: War, Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Fighting Lady about?
Oscar winner William Wyler directed this 1944 "newsdrama," narrated by Lieut. Robert Taylor, USNR (Bataan), and photographed in zones of combat by the U.S. Navy. The film follows one of the many new aircraft carriers built since Pearl Harbor, known as THE FIGHTING LADY in honor of all American carriers, as it goes into action against the Japanese in the Pacific Ocean in 1943. See the ship and its pilots undergo their baptism of fire, attacking the Japanese base on Marcus Island. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in partnership with The Film Foundation.
Who directed The Fighting Lady?
The Fighting Lady was directed by Edward Steichen, William Wyler.
Who stars in The Fighting Lady?
The Fighting Lady stars Charles Boyer, Robert Taylor, John S. McCain, Joesph J. Clark, Dixie Kiefer.
How long is The Fighting Lady?
The Fighting Lady has a runtime of 1h 1m (61 minutes).
What genre is The Fighting Lady?
The Fighting Lady is a War, Documentary film.
Where was The Fighting Lady produced?
The Fighting Lady was produced in United States of America.