The Navy Way

1944

1h 14m

IMDb RATING

5.7/10

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The experiences of a disparate group of young men as they make their way through Navy boot camp.

Directors

William Berke

Writers

Maxwell Shane(screenplay by)

Stars

Robert Lowery

Jean Parker

William Henry

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Top cast

Johnny Zumano

Ellen Sayre

Malcolm Randall

Frankie Gimble

CPO Harper

Billy Jamison

Agnes

Chaplain Benson

Trudy

Steve Appleby

Mrs. Margaret Gimble

Hammy Jerome

Recruit Pop Lacy

Sailor Joslin

Great Lakes Naval Station Choir Director

Art Lasky

Fighter

John J. 'Red' Madigan

Sailor

Sarah Padden

Mrs. Margaret Gimble (uncredited)

Directors

William Berke

Writers

Maxwell Shane(screenplay by)

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It wouldn't be fair to just describe this as a piece pf propaganda, but the rallying call for would-be sailors is writ large. It's quite a personable affair, following the trials and tribulations of a group of recruits as they adjust from their life on civvy street to the new disciplines of the Service. Robert Lowery ("Johnny") and William Henry ("Randall") even manage to fall for the same woman Jean Parker ("Ellen") but will their loyalty to their country prevail...? This is a light hearted, jolly, cheap as chips piece of cinema that makes a slight nod to the unpopularity of the draft, but ultimately was a morale booster in 1944, and though sentimental in nature, is not unwatchable 70-odd years later.

Geronimo196730 Jun, 2022