Film

The Story of Dr. Wassell

Release year

1944

Synopsis

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

Cast

Gary Cooper
Laraine Day
Signe Hasso
Dennis O'Keefe
Carol Thurston
Carl Esmond

Poster artist

Gösta Åberg