The Story of Dr. Wassell

"Flaming Action from the Jungles of Java to China and the Seven Seas!"

Jul 4 1944 Approved 2h 20m
Action, Adventure, Drama

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.

Plot

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.

Written by

Alan Le May, Charles Bennett, Corydon M. Wassell

Directed by

Cecil B. DeMille

Cast

Gary Cooper, Laraine Day, Signe Hasso

Crew

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Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Paramount

Languages

English

Awards

Nominated for 1 Oscar. 1 win & 1 nomination total

Scores
# of Votes
1,154
Average Rating
6.6 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA