We're in the Navy Now
“The two bungling buddies of "Behind the Front" come "Down to the Sea in Ships" with comic results.”
Synopsis
"Stinky" Smith makes off with the prize money when his buddy, "Knockout" Hansen loses a fight with Percival "Sailor" Scruggs. Hansen pursues him him a U.S. Navt recruiting office, and, the next thing they know, both are in the Navy and aboard an overseas transport ship. Madelyn Phillips is on board and Scruggs is the the ship's Master-of-Arms. They overhear a mysterious conversation between Madelyn and the ship's radio officer. Later, Madelun induces the pair to take her off the ship and into a row boat. She disappears and they are picked up by a French ship, which sinks a German U-Boat. When the war ends they learn that Madelyn was an operative of the U.S. Secret Service.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
November 6, 1926
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- A. Edward Sutherland
- Screenplay & Story
- Monte Brice, John McDermott
- Original Title
- We're in the Navy Now
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 6m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures, Famous Players-Lasky Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
A. Edward Sutherland
Monte Brice, John McDermott
Department Leadership Roster
A. Edward Sutherland
Director
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What is We're in the Navy Now about?
"Stinky" Smith makes off with the prize money when his buddy, "Knockout" Hansen loses a fight with Percival "Sailor" Scruggs. Hansen pursues him him a U.S. Navt recruiting office, and, the next thing they know, both are in the Navy and aboard an overseas transport ship. Madelyn Phillips is on board and Scruggs is the the ship's Master-of-Arms. They overhear a mysterious conversation between Madelyn and the ship's radio officer. Later, Madelun induces the pair to take her off the ship and into a row boat. She disappears and they are picked up by a French ship, which sinks a German U-Boat. When the war ends they learn that Madelyn was an operative of the U.S. Secret Service.
Who directed We're in the Navy Now?
We're in the Navy Now was directed by A. Edward Sutherland.
Who stars in We're in the Navy Now?
The principal cast of We're in the Navy Now includes Wallace Beery, Raymond Hatton, Chester Conklin, Tom Kennedy, Donald Keith.
When was We're in the Navy Now released and how long is it?
We're in the Navy Now was released in 1926 with a total runtime of 1h 6m.