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The Story of Dr. Wassell

The Story of Dr. Wassell

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

19446.32h 20mNR

Overview

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.

Directed by Cecil B. DeMille
Written by Alan Le May, Charles Bennett, Corydon M. Wassell
Produced by Cecil B. DeMille
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Top 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

Laurette Luez

Laurette Luez

Pretty Javanese Girl

Stanley Ridges

Stanley Ridges

Cmdr. William B. 'Bill' Goggins

About The Story of Dr. Wassell

The Story of Dr. Wassell is a war, adventure, drama, action, romance film released in 1944. Directed by Cecil B. DeMille, it stars Gary Cooper, Laraine Day, Signe Hasso. 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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