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The Navy Comes Through
The Navy Comes Through (1942)
, 1h22
Directed by A. Edward Sutherland
Origin USA
Genres Drama, War
Themes Seafaring films, Transport films, Political films, United States Armed Forces in films
Actors Pat O'Brien, George Murphy, Jane Wyatt, Jackie Cooper, Carl Esmond, Desi Arnaz

In 1940, the testimony of Chief Petty Officer Mike Mallory (Pat O'Brien) at a United States Navy board of inquiry regarding a fatal gun turret accident helps end the career of Lieutenant Tom Sands (George Murphy). The situation is complicated by the fact that Sands and Mallory's sister Myra (Jane Wyatt) are in love. Afterward, Sands resigns his commission and breaks up with Myra, telling her there is no future for them.
Beyond the Line of Duty
Beyond the Line of Duty (1942)
, 22minutes
Directed by Lewis Seiler
Origin USA
Genres Drama, War
Themes Transport films, Aviation films, Political films, United States Armed Forces in films
Actors William Hopper, Ronald Reagan, Bill Kennedy, Harry Lewis, Knox Manning, Glenn Strange

In this voice over (Ronald Reagan) reenactment documentary, we follow the events of Captain Hewitt T. Wheless career as an bomber pilot for the US Army Air Corps during World War II. The story ranges from when Wheless joined in 1938 just before the war, through theoretical and practical training and education at Randolph and March Fields. He piloted a bombing mission in the Philippines early in the war, which resulted in his bomber plane being severely damaged after being attacked by a total of eighteen Japanese fighter planes in the air. A recording of a speech made by President Roosevelt, praising the pilot's extraordinary service, is highlighted. Captain Wheless at the end of the film gives a speech at the Boeing factory in Seattle, complimenting the workers.
Stand by for Action
Stand by for Action (1942)
, 1h49
Directed by Robert Z. Leonard
Origin USA
Genres Drama, War, Comedy, Action
Themes Seafaring films, Transport films, Political films, United States Armed Forces in films
Actors Robert Taylor, Brian Donlevy, Charles Laughton, Walter Brennan, Marilyn Maxwell, Henry O'Neill

During World War II, well-connected, Harvard-educated Lieutenant Gregg Masterman (Robert Taylor) enjoys his cushy posting as junior aide to Rear Admiral Stephen "Old Ironpants" Thomas (Charles Laughton), playing tennis and arranging social events. During a chance encounter, he gives bad advice to up-from-the-ranks Lieutenant Commander Martin J. Roberts (Brian Donlevy) out of spite. As a result, Thomas gives Roberts command of an obsolete, World War I-vintage destroyer, the Warren. To his dismay however, Masterman finds himself assigned by Thomas as Roberts' new executive officer. When Masterman learns that Henry Johnson (Walter Brennan), the ship's civilian caretaker, was a member of the Warren's original crew, he helps him reenlist and serve aboard his beloved ship.
Wake Island
Wake Island (1942)
, 1h27
Directed by John Farrow, Hal Walker, Harve Foster
Origin USA
Genres Drama, War, Action
Themes Seafaring films, Transport films, Aviation films, Documentary films about war, Documentary films about historical events, Political films, Documentary films about World War II, United States Armed Forces in films
Actors Brian Donlevy, Robert Preston, William Bendix, Macdonald Carey, Albert Dekker, Walter Abel

The film's opening credits state that the screenplay was written by W.R. Burnett and Frank Butler "From the Records of The United States Marine Corps", and includes many Marine Corps and military advisers. It also states that "In this picture, the action at Wake Island has been recorded as accurately as possible. However, the names of the characters are fictional and any similarity to the personal characteristics of the officers and men of the detachment is not intended." This is likely because the actual events were unfolding during the production of the film, and names were being protected.
Buck Privates
Buck Privates (1941)
, 1h24
Directed by Arthur Lubin
Origin USA
Genres Comedy, Musical theatre, Musical
Themes Military humor in film, Political films, Buddy films, United States Armed Forces in films
Actors Bud Abbott, Lou Costello, Lee Bowman, Jane Frazee, Nat Pendleton, Samuel S. Hinds

Slicker Smith and Herbie Brown (Abbott and Costello) are sidewalk peddlers who hawk neckties out of a suitcase. They are chased by a cop and duck into a movie theater, not realizing that it is now being used as an Army Recruitment Center. Believing that they are signing up for theater prizes, they end up enlisting instead.
In the Navy
In the Navy (1941)
, 1h25
Directed by Arthur Lubin
Origin USA
Genres War, Comedy, Musical theatre, Musical, Romance
Themes Military humor in film, Seafaring films, Films about music and musicians, Transport films, Musical films, Buddy films, United States Armed Forces in films
Actors Bud Abbott, Lou Costello, Dick Powell, Shemp Howard, Dick Foran, Claire Dodd

Popular crooner Russ Raymond (Dick Powell) abandons his career at its peak and joins the Navy using his real name, Tommy Halstead. However, Dorothy Roberts (Claire Dodd), a reporter, discovers his identity and follows him in the hopes of photographing him and revealing his identity to the world.
I Wanted Wings
I Wanted Wings (1941)
, 2h11
Directed by Mitchell Leisen, Arthur Rosson
Origin USA
Genres Drama, War
Themes Transport films, Aviation films, Political films, United States Armed Forces in films
Actors Ray Milland, William Holden, Veronica Lake, Wayne Morris, Brian Donlevy, Constance Moore

After an air raid exercise in Los Angeles involving 18 Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress bombers, one of them goes down in the desert on its way back to base. Mysteriously, the dead body of a woman is found in the wreck. The pilot, Jefferson Young III (Ray Milland), is accused of having an unauthorized passenger on board and charged accordingly for disobeying orders. Before the court martial decides on a ruling, they review Jeff's military background and history.
Flight Command
Flight Command (1940)
, 1h50
Directed by Richard Rosson, Frank Borzage
Origin USA
Genres Drama, War, Romance
Themes Seafaring films, Transport films, Aviation films, United States Armed Forces in films
Actors Robert Taylor, Ruth Hussey, Walter Pidgeon, Paul Kelly, Shepperd Strudwick, Red Skelton

Hotshot Ensign Alan Drake (Robert Taylor), fresh from the flying academy at Pensacola, Florida, wants to be accepted by the pilots of an elite service corps, nicknamed the "Hellcats", to which he has been posted. He gets off to a bad start, being forced to ditch his aircraft in heavy fog and mistaking Squadron Commander Billy Gary's (Walter Pidgeon) wife Lorna (Ruth Hussey) as a possible date. She is attracted to the young man, which leads to friction in her relationship with her husband.
Navy Blue and Gold
Navy Blue and Gold (1937)
, 1h34
Directed by Sam Wood
Origin USA
Genres Drama, Comedy-drama
Themes Seafaring films, Sports films, Transport films, American football films, United States Armed Forces in films
Actors Robert Young, James Stewart, Lionel Barrymore, Florence Rice, Paul Kelly, Billie Burke

After each is accepted for admission to Navy, three midshipmen, Dick Gates, Roger Ash and "Truck" Cross, become roommates. Dick is the scion of a wealthy family, Roger a former star football player for another university, and Truck a sailor appointed from the fleet. With a common love of football, all three go out for the plebe squad. Dick is tricked into committing a rules violation by a disreputable upperclassman with a penchant for hazing and is severely paddled. Even though hazing is forbidden by regulations, Roger decides to get even on his own terms. Despite his egotism, his classmates as well as the upperclassmen respect him when he challenges the abuser to a boxing match and wins it.
Follow the Fleet
Follow the Fleet (1936)
, 1h50
Directed by Mark Sandrich
Origin USA
Genres Comedy, Musical, Romance
Themes Dance films, Seafaring films, Films about music and musicians, Transport films, Musical films, United States Armed Forces in films
Actors Fred Astaire, Ginger Rogers, Randolph Scott, Harriet Nelson, Astrid Allwyn, Betty Grable

Seaman "Bake" Baker (Fred Astaire) and Sherry (Ginger Rogers) are former dance partners, now separated, with Baker in the Navy and Sherry working as a dance hostess in a San Francisco ballroom, Paradise.
Here Comes the Navy
Here Comes the Navy (1934)
, 1h27
Directed by Lloyd Bacon
Origin USA
Genres Drama, War, Comedy-drama, Romantic comedy, Romance
Themes Seafaring films, Transport films, Aviation films, Buddy films, United States Armed Forces in films
Actors James Cagney, Pat O'Brien, Gloria Stuart, Frank McHugh, Dorothy Tree, Robert Barrat

Riveter "Chesty" O'Conner (James Cagney) and his best friend, "Droopy" (Frank McHugh), join the US Navy to annoy O'Connor's nemesis, Chief Petty Officer "Biff" Martin (Pat O'Brien). O'Conner gets himself court-martialled for being AWOL while visiting Martin's sister Dorothy (Gloria Stuart). Disgruntled at his treatment, O'Connor angrily derides the Navy and finds himself ostracized by his fellow sailors.