Stand by for Action
"The mightiest naval drama of all time!"
Originally released in 1942. Stand by for Action is a action/drama film. directed by Robert Z. Leonard.
Starring Robert Taylor, Charles Laughton, and Brian Donlevy
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 31, 1942
83 years ago
Runtime
1h 49m
109 minutes total
User Rating
6.8/10
Good (11 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Robert Taylor
as Lieut. Gregg Masterman
Charles Laughton
as Rear Admiral Stephen Thomas
Brian Donlevy
as Lieut. Cmdr. Martin Roberts
Walter Brennan
as Chief Yeoman Henry Johnson
Chill Wills
as Mate Jenks, Chef-Bootsmann
Marilyn Maxwell
as Audrey Carr
Henry O'Neill
as Cmdr. Stone M.C
Marta Linden
as Mary Collins
Douglass Dumbrille
as Capt. Ludlow
Richard Quine
as Ensign Lindsay
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Frequently Asked Questions
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...
Who directed Stand by for Action?
Stand by for Action was directed by Robert Z. Leonard.
How long is Stand by for Action?
Stand by for Action has a runtime of 1 hours and 49 minutes (109 minutes total).
When was Stand by for Action released?
Stand by for Action was released on December 31, 1942 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Stand by for Action?
The main cast of Stand by for Action includes Robert Taylor, Charles Laughton, Brian Donlevy, Walter Brennan, Chill Wills.