War ·Action ·Drama · United States of America · 1942 · 1h 10m

Torpedo Boat

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Director
John Rawlins
Cast
Richard Arlen as Skinner Barnes Jean Parker as Grace Holman Mary Carlisle as Jane Townsend Phillip Terry as Tommy Whelan Dick Purcell as Ralph Andrews Ralph Sanford as Hector Bobry
Crew
Maxwell Shane — Screenplay Paul Franklin — Story Aaron Gottlieb — Story
Tagline

Fighting Thrill Saga of the Heroes of the Fleet!

Synopsis

Richard Arlen and Phil Terry star as Skimmer and Tommy, two lifelong buddies who've invented a lightweight, high-speed torpedo boat (hence the title). Their copacetic business relationship is strained when nightclub singer Grace Holman (Jean Parker), having been jilted by Skimmer, marries Tommy on the rebound.

Mood & Themes
boat
Key Collaborators
John Rawlins Director Maxwell Shane Screenplay Paul Franklin Story Aaron Gottlieb Story
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