Stand by for Action(1942)
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Stand by for Action 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.
Stand by for Action (1942) is a action, drama, war and comedy film directed by Robert Z. Leonard, released on December 31, 1942 with a runtime of 1h 49m. It stars Robert Taylor, Charles Laughton, Brian Donlevy and Walter Brennan. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 14 ratings.
- Director:
- Robert Z. Leonard
- Writers:
- George Bruce, R.C. Sherriff, Harvey S. Haislip
- Cinematographer:
- Charles Rosher
- Production:
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Status:
- Released
Stand by for Action (1942) Trailer
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Stand by for Action Cast & Crew
Main cast
Robert Taylor
as Lieut. Gregg Masterman
Charles Laughton
as Rear Admiral Stephen Thomas
Brian Donlevy
as Lieut. Cmdr. Martin Roberts
Walter Brennan
as Chief Yeoman Henry Johnson
Chill Wills
as Mate Jenks, Chef-Bootsmann
Marilyn Maxwell
as Audrey Carr
Henry O'Neill
as Cmdr. Stone M.C
Marta Linden
as Mary Collins
Douglass Dumbrille
as Capt. Ludlow
Richard Quine
as Ensign Lindsay
William Tannen
as Flag Lt. Dudley
Douglas Fowley
as Ensign Martin
Key crew
Directed by Robert Z. Leonard, written by George Bruce, R.C. Sherriff and Harvey S. Haislip.
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Stand by for Action Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 14 ratings.
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Stand by for Action – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Stand by for Action online?
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Stand by for Action (1942) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Stand by for Action?
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The main cast of Stand by for Action (1942) includes Robert Taylor, Charles Laughton, Brian Donlevy, Walter Brennan and Chill Wills. The film was directed by Robert Z. Leonard. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Stand by for Action released?
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Stand by for Action was released on December 31, 1942 and runs for 1h 49m.
Is Stand by for Action worth watching?
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Stand by for Action (1942) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 14 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy action, drama and war films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Stand by for Action?
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Yes. The official Stand by for Action trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.