Stand by for Action

Stand by for Action (1942)

December 31st, 19421h 49min

Action, Drama, War, Comedy
68%

Overview

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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