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Butch Rogers ([[Pat O'Brien (actor)|Pat O'Brien]]) and Sock McGillis ([[Wayne Morris (American actor)|Wayne Morris]]) are old [[submarine]] hands stationed in Panama. On land, Butch and Sock battle over pretty Ann Sawyer (Doris Weston). At sea and underwater, however, our two heroes are virtually inseparable. |
Butch Rogers ([[Pat O'Brien (actor)|Pat O'Brien]]) and Sock McGillis ([[Wayne Morris (American actor)|Wayne Morris]]) are old [[submarine]] hands stationed in Panama. On land, Butch and Sock battle over pretty Ann Sawyer (Doris Weston). At sea and underwater, however, our two heroes are virtually inseparable. |
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This film offers many insights into the U.S. Navy submarine force just prior to [[World War II]]. Use of the [[ |
This film offers many insights into the U.S. Navy submarine force just prior to [[World War II]]. Use of the [[Momsen lung]] for emergency submarine rescues is featured as well as the training tank structures of New London, Connecticut submarine base. |
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The film also has exceptional footage of the U.S. Fleet, including [[USS Cincinnati (CL-6)|USS Cincinnati]], Farragut class destroyers and many battleships. |
The film also has exceptional footage of the U.S. Fleet, including [[USS Cincinnati (CL-6)|USS Cincinnati]], Farragut class destroyers and many battleships. |
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Revision as of 11:39, 15 March 2018
| Submarine D-1 | |
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| Directed by | Lloyd Bacon |
| Written by | Frank Wead Cmdr. G. W. D. Dashielle (advisor) |
| Screenplay by | Frank Wead Warren Duff Lawrence Kimble William Wister Haines |
| Produced by | Jack L. Warner Hal B. Wallis Louis F. Edelman |
| Starring | Pat O'Brien George Brent Wayne Morris |
| Cinematography | Arthur Edeson |
| Edited by | William Holmes |
| Music by | Max Steiner |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | Warner Bros. Pictures |
Release date |
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Running time | 100 min./94 min (Turner library print) |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Submarine D-1 is a 1937 drama directed by Lloyd Bacon, starring Pat O'Brien, George Brent and Wayne Morris.[1]
Plot summary
Butch Rogers (Pat O'Brien) and Sock McGillis (Wayne Morris) are old submarine hands stationed in Panama. On land, Butch and Sock battle over pretty Ann Sawyer (Doris Weston). At sea and underwater, however, our two heroes are virtually inseparable.
This film offers many insights into the U.S. Navy submarine force just prior to World War II. Use of the Momsen lung for emergency submarine rescues is featured as well as the training tank structures of New London, Connecticut submarine base.
The film also has exceptional footage of the U.S. Fleet, including USS Cincinnati, Farragut class destroyers and many battleships.
One can also hear the men singing the Sub Division 9 song.
Cast
- Pat O'Brien as 'Butch' Rogers
- George Brent as Lt. Commander Dan Matthews
- Wayne Morris as 'Sock' McGillis
- Frank McHugh as 'Lucky' Jones
- Doris Weston as Ann Sawyer
- Henry O'Neill as Admiral Thomas
- Dennie Moore as Arabella
- Veda Ann Borg as Dolly
- Regis Toomey as Tom Callan
References
- ^ Submarine D-1 at the TCM Movie Database.
External links
- Submarine D-1 at IMDb
- Submarine D-1 at AllMovie
- Submarine D-1 at the TCM Movie Database
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