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Stand by for Action

Stand by for Action

The mightiest naval drama of all time!

U. S. Navy Lieutenant Gregg Masterman, of The Harvard and Boston Back Bay Mastermans, learned about the sea while winning silver cups sailing his yacht. He climbs swiftly in rank, and is now Junior Aide to Rear Admiral Stephen Thomas.

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: Stand by for Action
  • Genres: Action, Drama, War, Comedy
  • Release Date: 1942-12-31
  • Runtime: 109 minutes
  • Rating: 6.8/10 (11 votes)
  • Budget: $0
  • Revenue: $0
  • Production Companies: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 1.8366
  • Languages: English

Cast & Crew

Robert Taylor

Robert Taylor

as Lieut. Gregg Masterman

Charles Laughton

Charles Laughton

as Rear Admiral Stephen Thomas

Brian Donlevy

Brian Donlevy

as Lieut. Cmdr. Martin Roberts

Walter Brennan

Walter Brennan

as Chief Yeoman Henry Johnson

Chill Wills

Chill Wills

as Mate Jenks, Chef-Bootsmann

Marilyn Maxwell

Marilyn Maxwell

as Audrey Carr

Henry O'Neill

Henry O'Neill

as Cmdr. Stone M.C

Marta Linden

Marta Linden

as Mary Collins

Douglass Dumbrille

Douglass Dumbrille

as Capt. Ludlow

Richard Quine

Richard Quine

as Ensign Lindsay

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Keywords

u.s. navy

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Stand by for Action?

Stand by for Action is a Action, Drama, War, Comedy movie directed by . It was released on 1942-12-31.

Who are the main actors in Stand by for Action?

The main cast includes Robert Taylor, Charles Laughton, Brian Donlevy, Walter Brennan, Chill Wills, .

Where can I watch Stand by for Action online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if Stand by for Action is available.

Is Stand by for Action based on a true story?

The mightiest naval drama of all time!

What is the IMDb rating of Stand by for Action?

Stand by for Action has an IMDb rating of 6.8/10 based on 11 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of Stand by for Action?

The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for Stand by for Action?

The soundtrack was composed by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was Stand by for Action filmed?

Stand by for Action was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is Stand by for Action?

The total runtime of Stand by for Action is 109 minutes.

Is Stand by for Action suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to Stand by for Action?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to Stand by for Action.

Does Stand by for Action have a post-credit scene?

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