The Story of Dr. Wassell

Overview

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.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

July 4, 1944

Original language

English

Spoken languages

English

Countries

United States of America

Production

Paramount,Paramount Pictures

Cast

William Severn,Jack Norton,Philip Ahn,Dennis O'Keefe,Barbara Britton,Ann Doran,George Macready,Oliver Thorndike,Carl Esmond,Renny McEvoyand 17 more

Director

Cecil B. DeMille

Writer

Alan Le May,James Hilton,Charles Bennett,Corydon M. Wassell

Producer

Cecil B. DeMille,Buddy G. DeSylva

Cinematography

William E. Snyder,Victor Milner

Music

Victor Young

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt0037316