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The Story of Dr. Wassell

The Story of Dr. Wassell

Cecil B. DeMille

1944

  • War
  • Adventure
  • Drama
  • Action
  • Romance
6.3

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 & crew

  • Cecil B. DeMilleDirector
  • Gary CooperDr. Corydon M. Wassell
  • Laraine DayMadeleine
  • Signe HassoBettina
  • Dennis O'KeefeBenjamin 'Hoppy' Hopkins
  • Carol ThurstonTremartini (Three Martini)
  • Carl EsmondLt. Dirk Van Daal
  • Paul KellyMurdock
  • Elliott ReidWilliam 'Andy' Anderson

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