The Story of Dr. Wassell

The Story of Dr. Wassell

1944
★★★☆☆ 6.3/10
⏱️ 140 minutes
📅 Released
🌐 EN
WarAdventureDramaActionRomance
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.

Cast

Gary Cooper
Gary Cooper
Dr. Corydon M. Wassell
Laraine Day
Laraine Day
Madeleine
Signe Hasso
Signe Hasso
Bettina
Dennis O'Keefe
Dennis O'Keefe
Benjamin 'Hoppy' Hopkins
Carol Thurston
Carol Thurston
Tremartini (Three Martini)
Carl Esmond
Carl Esmond
Lt. Dirk Van Daal

Crew

Director
Cecil B. DeMille
Writer
Alan Le May, Corydon M. Wassell, Charles Bennett
Producer
Cecil B. DeMille, Buddy G. DeSylva

Production

Paramount Pictures