The Story of Dr. Wassell

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

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

Laurette LuezPretty Javanese Girl

Stanley RidgesCmdr. William B. 'Bill' Goggins

Renny McEvoyJohnny Leeweather

Oliver ThorndikeAlabam

Philip AhnPing

Barbara BrittonRuth

William SevernLittle English Boy (uncredited)