The Story of Dr. Wassell (1944)

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Released:
1944-07-04

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.

Director:
Cecil B. DeMille

Runtime:
2h 20min

Genre:
War, Adventure, Drama, Action, Romance

  • Cast:
  • Gary Cooper
    as
    Dr. Corydon M. Wassell
  • Laraine Day
    as
    Madeleine
  • Signe Hasso
    as
    Bettina
  • Dennis O'Keefe
    as
    Benjamin 'Hoppy' Hopkins
  • Carol Thurston
    as
    Tremartini (Three Martini)