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Stand by for Action (1942) – Official Trailer, Cast & Details
Stand by for Action at a Glance
Stand by for Action is a 1942 action, drama, war and comedy film from director Robert Z. Leonard, with a cast led by Robert Taylor, Charles Laughton and Brian Donlevy. It runs 1 hour 49 minutes and premiered on December 31, 1942. Stand by for Action holds an average TMDB user score of 7.0/10 from 14 votes and is rated NR in the United States.
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Storyline & Synopsis
U. S. Navy Lieutenant Gregg Masterman, of The Harvard and Boston Back Bay Mastermans, learned about the sea while winning silver cups sailing his yacht. He climbs swiftly in rank, and is now Junior Aide to Rear Admiral Stephen Thomas.
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Robert Taylor
Lieut. Gregg Masterman
Charles Laughton
Rear Admiral Stephen Thomas
Brian Donlevy
Lieut. Cmdr. Martin Roberts
Walter Brennan
Chief Yeoman Henry Johnson
Chill Wills
Mate Jenks, Chef-Bootsmann
Marilyn Maxwell
Audrey Carr
Henry O'Neill
Cmdr. Stone M.C
Marta Linden
Mary Collins
Douglass Dumbrille
Capt. Ludlow
Richard Quine
Ensign Lindsay
William Tannen
Flag Lt. Dudley
Douglas Fowley
Ensign Martin
Frequently Asked Questions About Stand by for Action
When was Stand by for Action released?
Stand by for Action was released on December 31, 1942.
What is the runtime of Stand by for Action?
Stand by for Action has a runtime of 1 hour 49 minutes (109 minutes).
Who stars in Stand by for Action?
Stand by for Action stars Robert Taylor as Lieut. Gregg Masterman, Charles Laughton as Rear Admiral Stephen Thomas, Brian Donlevy as Lieut. Cmdr. Martin Roberts and Walter Brennan as Chief Yeoman Henry Johnson. The cast also includes Chill Wills, Marilyn Maxwell, Henry O'Neill and Marta Linden.
Who directed Stand by for Action?
Stand by for Action was directed by Robert Z. Leonard. The screenplay is credited to Herman J. Mankiewicz, George Bruce and John L. Balderston.
What genre is Stand by for Action?
Stand by for Action is listed on TMDB as a mix of action, drama, war and comedy.
What is Stand by for Action rated?
Stand by for Action is rated NR in the United States. On TMDB it has an average user score of 7.0/10 from 14 votes.
Where can I watch the trailer for Stand by for Action for free?
You can watch the official trailer for Stand by for Action, "Stand by for Action", for free on this 123Movies page. It is embedded from YouTube.
What movies are similar to Stand by for Action?
Movies TMDB recommends alongside Stand by for Action include Mister Roberts (1955), Operation Pacific (1951), Hostile Takeover (2025), Battleground (1949) and Secret Society of Second-Born Royals (2020).
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