Torpedo Boat (1942)
Fighting Thrill Saga of the Heroes of the Fleet!
Richard Arlen and Phil Terry star as Skimmer and Tommy, two lifelong buddies who've invented a lightweight, high-speed torpedo boat (hence the title). Their copacetic business relationship is strained when nightclub singer Grace Holman (Jean Parker), having been jilted by Skimmer, marries Tommy on the rebound.
Director: John Rawlins
Genre: War, Action, Drama
Runtime: 70 min
Release Date: January 24, 1942
Cast
- Richard Arlen - Skinner Barnes
- Jean Parker - Grace Holman
- Mary Carlisle - Jane Townsend
- Phillip Terry - Tommy Whelan
- Dick Purcell - Ralph Andrews
- Ralph Sanford - Hector Bobry
- Oscar O'Shea - Captain Mike
- Robert Middlemass - Mr. Townsend
- Warren Hymer - Marine
- William Haade - Big Sweeney, Riveter
Screenplay
- Paul Franklin (Story)
- Aaron Gottlieb (Story)
- Maxwell Shane (Screenplay)
Production: Paramount Pictures, Pine-Thomas Productions
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
boat
More Films by Director: John Rawlins
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Torpedo Boat about?
- Richard Arlen and Phil Terry star as Skimmer and Tommy, two lifelong buddies who've invented a lightweight, high-speed torpedo boat (hence the title). Their copacetic business relationship is strained when nightclub singer Grace Holman (Jean Parker), having been jilted by Skimmer, marries Tommy on the rebound.
- Who directed Torpedo Boat?
- Torpedo Boat was directed by John Rawlins.
- Who stars in Torpedo Boat?
- Torpedo Boat stars Richard Arlen, Jean Parker, Mary Carlisle, Phillip Terry, Dick Purcell, Ralph Sanford.
- How long is Torpedo Boat?
- Torpedo Boat has a runtime of 1h 10m (70 minutes).
- What genre is Torpedo Boat?
- Torpedo Boat is a War, Action, Drama film.
- Where was Torpedo Boat produced?
- Torpedo Boat was produced in United States of America.