Follow the Fleet
"In the Super-Dreadnought of Musical Shows"
Originally released in 1936. Follow the Fleet is a comedy/romance film. directed by Mark Sandrich.
Starring Fred Astaire, Ginger Rogers, and Randolph Scott
Synopsis
When the US Navy fleet docks at San Francisco, sailor Bake Baker tries to rekindle the flame with his old dancing partner, Sherry Martin, while Bake's buddy Bilge Smith romances Sherry's sister, Connie. But it's not all smooth sailing—Bake has a habit of losing Sherry's jobs for her and, despite Connie's dreams, Bilge is not ready to settle down.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 20, 1936
89 years ago
Runtime
1h 50m
110 minutes total
User Rating
6.8/10
Good (72 votes)
Budget
$747K
Production budget
Box Office
$2.7M
3.7x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Fred Astaire
as Bake Baker
Ginger Rogers
as Sherry Martin
Randolph Scott
as Bilge Smith
Harriet Nelson
as Connie Martin
Astrid Allwyn
as Iris Manning
Betty Grable
as Singer in Trio
Harry Beresford
as Captain Hickey
Russell Hicks
as Jim Nolan
Brooks Benedict
as David Sullivan
Ray Mayer
as Dopey Williams
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $747,000
- Revenue
- $2,727,000
Production Companies
- RKO Radio Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Follow the Fleet about?
When the US Navy fleet docks at San Francisco, sailor Bake Baker tries to rekindle the flame with his old dancing partner, Sherry Martin, while Bake's buddy Bilge Smith romances Sherry's sister, Co...
Who directed Follow the Fleet?
Follow the Fleet was directed by Mark Sandrich.
How long is Follow the Fleet?
Follow the Fleet has a runtime of 1 hours and 50 minutes (110 minutes total).
When was Follow the Fleet released?
Follow the Fleet was released on February 20, 1936 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Follow the Fleet?
The main cast of Follow the Fleet includes Fred Astaire, Ginger Rogers, Randolph Scott, Harriet Nelson, Astrid Allwyn.