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War / Adventure / Drama / Action / Romance

The Story of Dr. Wassell.

Flaming Action from the Jungles of Java to China and the Seven Seas!

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.

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Directed by Cecil B. DeMille

THE PEOPLE BEHIND THE STORY

Cast.

Gary Cooper

Gary Cooper

Dr. Corydon M. Wassell

Laraine Day

Laraine Day

Madeleine

Signe Hasso

Signe Hasso

Bettina

Dennis O'Keefe

Dennis O'Keefe

Benjamin 'Hoppy' Hopkins

Carol Thurston

Carol Thurston

Tremartini (Three Martini)

Carl Esmond

Carl Esmond

Lt. Dirk Van Daal

Paul Kelly

Paul Kelly

Murdock

Elliott Reid

Elliott Reid

William 'Andy' Anderson

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