Stand by for Action
“The mightiest naval drama of all time!”
Synopsis
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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Type: Trailer • Published 2014-01-30
Top Cast
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Robert Taylor
Lieut. Gregg Masterman
Charles Laughton
Rear Admiral Stephen Thomas
Brian Donlevy
Lieut. Cmdr. Martin Roberts
Walter Brennan
Chief Yeoman Henry Johnson
Chill Wills
Mate Jenks, Chef-Bootsmann
Marilyn Maxwell
Audrey Carr
Henry O'Neill
Cmdr. Stone M.C
Marta Linden
Mary Collins
Douglass Dumbrille
Capt. Ludlow
Richard Quine
Ensign Lindsay
William Tannen
Flag Lt. Dudley
Douglas Fowley
Ensign Martin
Tim Ryan
Lt. Tim Ryan
Dick Simmons
Lt. (jg) Royce
Byron Foulger
Pharmacist's Mate 'Doc' Miller
Hobart Cavanaugh
Carpenter's Mate 'Chips'
Inez Cooper
Susan Garrison
Ben Welden
Chief Quartermaster Rankin
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 31, 1942
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Z. Leonard
- Screenplay & Story
- George Bruce, John L. Balderston, Herman J. Mankiewicz
- Original Title
- Stand by for Action
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 49m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Z. Leonard
George Bruce, John L. Balderston, Herman J. Mankiewicz, R.C. Sherriff, Harvey S. Haislip, Laurence Kirk
Charles Rosher
George Boemler
Department Leadership Roster
George Bruce
Screenplay
Robert Z. Leonard
Director
John L. Balderston
Screenplay
Herman J. Mankiewicz
Screenplay
Charles Rosher
Director of Photography
George Boemler
Editor
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Stand by for Action
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What is Stand by for Action about?
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.
Who directed Stand by for Action?
Stand by for Action was directed by Robert Z. Leonard.
Who stars in Stand by for Action?
The principal cast of Stand by for Action includes Robert Taylor, Charles Laughton, Brian Donlevy, Walter Brennan, Chill Wills.
When was Stand by for Action released and how long is it?
Stand by for Action was released in 1942 with a total runtime of 1h 49m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Stand by for Action?
Stand by for Action holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).