In the Navy
“THE FLEET'S ALL IN...Since Those Riotous "Buck Privates" Abbott and Costello Joined Up!”
Synopsis
Popular crooner Russ Raymond abandons his career at its peak and joins the Navy using an alias, Tommy Halstead. However, Dorothy Roberts, a reporter, discovers his identity and follows him in the hopes of photographing him and revealing his identity to the world. Aboard the Alabama, Tommy meets up with Smoky and Pomeroy, who help hide him from Dorothy, who hatches numerous schemes in an attempt to photograph Tommy/Russ being a sailor.
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Larry Cohen on ABBOTT AND COSTELLO IN THE NAVY
Type: Featurette • Published 2013-10-10
Top Cast
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Bud Abbott
Smokey Adams
Lou Costello
Pomeroy Watson
Dick Powell
Thomas Halstead
Claire Dodd
Dorothy Roberts
Laverne Andrews
Laverne Andrews
Maxene Andrews
Maxene Andrews
Patty Andrews
Patty Andrews
Dick Foran
Dynamite Dugan
Billy Lenhart
Butch
Kenneth Brown
Buddy
Shemp Howard
Dizzy
Nick Condos
Dance Specialty
Steve Condos
Dance Specialty
Richard Alexander
Big Bruiser (uncredited)
Hooper Atchley
Senate Committee Member (uncredited)
Lois Austin
Secretary (uncredited)
Bobby Barber
Sailor in Finale (uncredited)
John Barton
Dance Hall Patron (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 30, 1941
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Arthur Lubin
- Screenplay & Story
- Arthur T. Horman, John Grant
- Original Title
- In the Navy
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Arthur Lubin
Arthur T. Horman, John Grant
Joseph A. Valentine
Philip Cahn
Department Leadership Roster
Arthur Lubin
Director
Arthur T. Horman
Screenplay
John Grant
Screenplay
Joseph A. Valentine
Director of Photography
Philip Cahn
Editor
Vera West
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About In the Navy
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What is In the Navy about?
Popular crooner Russ Raymond abandons his career at its peak and joins the Navy using an alias, Tommy Halstead. However, Dorothy Roberts, a reporter, discovers his identity and follows him in the hopes of photographing him and revealing his identity to the world. Aboard the Alabama, Tommy meets up with Smoky and Pomeroy, who help hide him from Dorothy, who hatches numerous schemes in an attempt to photograph Tommy/Russ being a sailor.
Who directed In the Navy?
In the Navy was directed by Arthur Lubin.
Who stars in In the Navy?
The principal cast of In the Navy includes Bud Abbott, Lou Costello, Dick Powell, Claire Dodd, Laverne Andrews.
When was In the Navy released and how long is it?
In the Navy was released in 1941 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for In the Navy?
In the Navy holds official age classifications: GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).