Stand by for Action (1942)

Cast

• Robert Taylor - Lieut. Gregg Masterman
• Charles Laughton - Rear Admiral Stephen Thomas
• Brian Donlevy - Lieut. Cmdr. Martin Roberts
• Walter Brennan - Chief Yeoman Henry Johnson
• Chill Wills - Mate Jenks, Chef-Bootsmann
• Marilyn Maxwell - Audrey Carr
• Henry O'Neill - Cmdr. Stone M.C
• Marta Linden - Mary Collins
• Douglass Dumbrille - Capt. Ludlow
• Richard Quine - Ensign Lindsay

Screenplay

• Laurence Kirk (Story)
• Harvey S. Haislip (Original Story)
• R.C. Sherriff (Original Story)
• George Bruce (Screenplay)
• John L. Balderston (Screenplay)

Keywords

u.s. navy

Trailer

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Stand by for Action about?

U. S. Navy Lieutenant Gregg Masterman, of The Harvard and Boston Back Bay Mastermans, learned about the sea while winning silver cups sailing his yacht. He climbs swiftly in rank, and is now Junior Aide to Rear Admiral Stephen Thomas.

Who directed Stand by for Action?

Stand by for Action was directed by Robert Z. Leonard.

Who stars in Stand by for Action?

Stand by for Action stars Robert Taylor, Charles Laughton, Brian Donlevy, Walter Brennan, Chill Wills, Marilyn Maxwell.

How long is Stand by for Action?

Stand by for Action has a runtime of 1h 49m (109 minutes).

What genre is Stand by for Action?

Stand by for Action is a Action, Drama, War, Comedy film.

Where was Stand by for Action produced?

Stand by for Action was produced in United States of America.