
Destroyer
Destroyer
Release: 1943-08-19·Runtime: 99m·★ 6.8
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Flagwaving story of a new American destroyer, the JOHN PAUL JONES, from the day her keel is laid, to what was very nearly her last voyage. Among the crew, is Steve Boleslavski, a shipyard welder that helped build her, who reenlists, with his old rank of Chief bosuns mate. After failing her sea trials, she is assigned to the mail run, until caught up in a disparate battle with a Japanese sub. After getting torpedoed, and on the verge of sinking, the Captain, and crew hatch a plan to try and save the ship, and destroy the sub.
Production Countries
United States of America
Production Companies
Columbia Pictures
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Cast
David Holtas Sobbing Sailor
Charles McGrawas Assistant Chief Engineer (uncredited)
Stanley Brownas Marine / Fireman
Gertrude Messingeras Girl
Dorothy Vernonas Justice of the Peace's Wife
Edgar Buchananas Kansas Jackson
Dennis Mooreas Communications Officer (uncredited)
Mickey Rentschleras J.V. Talker
John Tyrrellas Marine
Edward G. Robinsonas Steven 'Boley' Boleslavski
Bud Gearyas 2nd Ship Fitter (uncredited)
Milburn Stoneas Radioman (uncredited)
John Mertonas Chief Quartermaster
Regis Toomeyas Lt. Cmdr. Clark
Kenneth MacDonaldas Admiral (Clark's CO)
Larry Parksas Ens. Johnson (uncredited)
Cliff Clarkas Commandant
Glenn Fordas Mickey Donohue
Marguerite Chapmanas Mary Boleslavski
Edward Brophyas Engineer Casey
Eddy Walleras Marty, a riveter
Charles D. Brownas Doctor, finding Boley unfit for further sea duty
Eddie Dewas Survivor
Frank Meltonas Doctor
Robert McKenzieas Justice of the Peace
Edmund Cobbas 1st Workman
Lester Dorras 1st Ship Fitter
Dale Van Sickelas Sailor
Addison Richardsas Ship Building Foreman
Ronald R. Rondellas Survivor
Warren Asheas Lt. Bert Marton
Richard Looas Japanese Submarine Commander
Pat O'Malleyas Postman
Pierre Watkinas Admiral
Leo Gorceyas Seaman Sarecky
Curt Boisas Swab with large nose
Shirley Pattersonas Bigbee's Girl (uncredited)
Roger Clarkas Chief Engineer
Eddie Hallas Austin (uncredited)
Al Hillas Knife-Eating Sailor
Gene Rizzias Survivor (uncredited)
Eddy Chandleras Chief Gunner's Mate
Bobby Jordanas Sobbing Sailor
Virginia Saleas Kansas' Dance Partner
Dean Bentonas Moore
Lynton Brentas Doctor
George Magrillas Marine
Benson Fongas Japanese Sonar Man
Lloyd Bridgesas 2nd Fireman (uncredited)
Tristram Coffinas Doctor #1 (uncredited)
Mauritz Hugoas Survivor
Charles Sherlockas Chief Machinist's Mate
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