TMDb Rating
6.8/10
11 verified votes
Stand by for Action (1942)
ActionDramaWarComedy
109 min
"The mightiest naval drama of all time!"
Plot Summary
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.
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ActionDramaWarComedyRobert Z. LeonardRobert TaylorCharles Laughton1942
Director
Robert Z. Leonard
Top Cast
Robert TaylorCharles LaughtonBrian DonlevyWalter BrennanChill Wills
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