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Stand by for Action

Stand by for Action

Dec 31, 1942
109 min
ActionDramaWarComedy
6.8/ 10
11 votes

Overview

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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6.8/10
11 votes
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6.5/10
761 votes
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Nominated for 1 Oscar. 1 nomination total

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"The mightiest naval drama of all time!"

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Released

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Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

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