The Story of Dr. Wassell (1944)
As the Japanese sweep through the East Indies during World War II, Dr. Wassell is determined to escape from Java with some crewmen of the cruiser Marblehead. Based on a true story of how Dr. Wassell saved a dozen or so wounded sailors who were left behind when able bodied men were evacuated to Australia.
Released: Jul 04, 1944
Runtime: 140 minutes
Genre: War, Adventure, Drama, Action, Romance
Stars: Gary Cooper, Laraine Day, Signe Hasso, Dennis O'Keefe, Carol Thurston, Carl Esmond
Crew: Cecil B. DeMille (Director), William E. Snyder (Director of Photography), Alan Le May (Screenplay), Charles Bennett (Screenplay), Corydon M. Wassell (Story), James Hilton (Story)
