The Story of Dr. Wassell (1944)
Flaming Action from the Jungles of Java to China and the Seven Seas!
As the Japanese sweep through the East Indies during World War II, Dr. Wassell is determined to escape from Java with some crewmen of the cruiser Marblehead. Based on a true story of how Dr. Wassell saved a dozen or so wounded sailors who were left behind when able bodied men were evacuated to Australia.
Director: Cecil B. DeMille
Genre: War, Adventure, Drama, Action, Romance
Runtime: 140 min
Release Date: July 4, 1944
Cast
- Gary Cooper - Dr. Corydon M. Wassell
- Laraine Day - Madeleine
- Signe Hasso - Bettina
- Dennis O'Keefe - Benjamin 'Hoppy' Hopkins
- Carol Thurston - Tremartini (Three Martini)
- Carl Esmond - Lt. Dirk Van Daal
- Paul Kelly - Murdock
- Elliott Reid - William 'Andy' Anderson
- Laurette Luez - Pretty Javanese Girl
- Stanley Ridges - Cmdr. William B. 'Bill' Goggins
Screenplay
- Alan Le May (Screenplay)
- Charles Bennett (Screenplay)
- Corydon M. Wassell (Story)
- James Hilton (Story)
Music: Victor Young
Cinematography: William E. Snyder, Victor Milner
Editing: Anne Bauchens
Production: Paramount Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Cecil B. DeMille
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Story of Dr. Wassell about?
- As the Japanese sweep through the East Indies during World War II, Dr. Wassell is determined to escape from Java with some crewmen of the cruiser Marblehead. Based on a true story of how Dr. Wassell saved a dozen or so wounded sailors who were left behind when able bodied men were evacuated to Australia.
- Who directed The Story of Dr. Wassell?
- The Story of Dr. Wassell was directed by Cecil B. DeMille.
- Who stars in The Story of Dr. Wassell?
- The Story of Dr. Wassell stars Gary Cooper, Laraine Day, Signe Hasso, Dennis O'Keefe, Carol Thurston, Carl Esmond.
- How long is The Story of Dr. Wassell?
- The Story of Dr. Wassell has a runtime of 2h 20m (140 minutes).
- What genre is The Story of Dr. Wassell?
- The Story of Dr. Wassell is a War, Adventure, Drama, Action, Romance film.
- Where was The Story of Dr. Wassell produced?
- The Story of Dr. Wassell was produced in United States of America.