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In the Navy
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In the Navy

1941-05-30 · 86 min · ★ 6.4

Comedy · Music · War

Popular crooner Russ Raymond abandons his career at its peak and joins the Navy using an alias, Tommy Halstead. However, Dorothy Roberts, a reporter, discovers his identity and follows him in the hopes of photographing him and revealing his identity to the world. Aboard the Alabama, Tommy meets up with Smoky and Pomeroy, who help hide him from Dorothy, who hatches numerous schemes in an attempt to photograph Tommy/Russ being a sailor.

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Directors
Arthur Lubin
Production companies
Universal Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Bud AbbottBud AbbottSmokey Adams
Lou CostelloLou CostelloPomeroy Watson
Dick PowellDick PowellThomas Halstead
Claire DoddClaire DoddDorothy Roberts
Laverne AndrewsLaverne AndrewsLaverne Andrews
Maxene AndrewsMaxene AndrewsMaxene Andrews
Patty AndrewsPatty AndrewsPatty Andrews
Dick ForanDick ForanDynamite Dugan
Billy LenhartBilly LenhartButch
Kenneth BrownKenneth BrownBuddy
Shemp HowardShemp HowardDizzy
Nick CondosDance Specialty
Steve CondosSteve CondosDance Specialty
Richard AlexanderRichard AlexanderBig Bruiser (uncredited)
Hooper AtchleyHooper AtchleySenate Committee Member (uncredited)
Lois AustinSecretary (uncredited)
Bobby BarberBobby BarberSailor in Finale (uncredited)
John BartonDance Hall Patron (uncredited)
Joe BautistaCaptain's Mess Boy (uncredited)
Gary BrecknerRadio Announcer (uncredited)

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