Navy Blues
“Hold Everything for THAT WONDERFUL WHIRLWIND OF GOBS, GALS, and GLEE!”
Synopsis
On a layover in Hawaii, two conniving Navy seamen borrow money to wager bets that their ship will win the upcoming gunnery practice trophy, having found out that the current champ has just transferred aboard their ship. What they haven't realized, however, is that the marksman's enlistment is up before the contest is supposed to take place.
Top Cast
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Ann Sheridan
Marge 'Margie' Jordan
Jack Oakie
'Cake' O'Hara
Martha Raye
Lilibelle Bolton
Jack Haley
'Powerhouse' Bolton
Herbert Anderson
Homer Matthews
Jack Carson
'Buttons' Johnson
Jackie Gleason
'Tubby' (as Jackie C. Gleason)
William T. Orr
'Mac'
Richard Lane
'Rocky' Anderson
John Ridgely
'Jersey'
Kay Aldridge
Navy Blues Sextet Member (as Katharine Aldridge)
Georgia Carroll
Navy Blues Sextet Member
Marguerite Chapman
Navy Blues Sextet Member
Peggy Diggins
Navy Blues Sextet Member
Leslie Brooks
Navy Blues Sextet Member (as Loraine Gettman)
Claire James
Navy Blues Sextet Member
Poppy Wilde
Aloha Club Girl
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 13, 1941
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lloyd Bacon
- Screenplay & Story
- Sam Perrin, Jerry Wald, Richard Macaulay, Arthur T. Horman
- Original Title
- Navy Blues
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lloyd Bacon
Sam Perrin, Jerry Wald, Richard Macaulay, Arthur T. Horman
Tony Gaudio
Rudi Fehr
Hal B. Wallis
Department Leadership Roster
Lloyd Bacon
Director
Sam Perrin
Screenplay
Jerry Wald
Screenplay
Richard Macaulay
Screenplay
Arthur T. Horman
Screenplay
Rudi Fehr
Editor
Tony Gaudio
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Navy Blues
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Navy Blues about?
On a layover in Hawaii, two conniving Navy seamen borrow money to wager bets that their ship will win the upcoming gunnery practice trophy, having found out that the current champ has just transferred aboard their ship. What they haven't realized, however, is that the marksman's enlistment is up before the contest is supposed to take place.
Who directed Navy Blues?
Navy Blues was directed by Lloyd Bacon.
Who stars in Navy Blues?
The principal cast of Navy Blues includes Ann Sheridan, Jack Oakie, Martha Raye, Jack Haley, Herbert Anderson.
When was Navy Blues released and how long is it?
Navy Blues was released in 1941 with a total runtime of 1h 48m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Navy Blues?
Navy Blues holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).