The Story of Dr. Wassell

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.

Cast & Crew

Director

Cecil B. DeMille

Gary Cooper

Dr. Corydon M. Wassell

Laraine Day

Madeleine

Signe Hasso

Bettina

Dennis O'Keefe

Benjamin 'Hoppy' Hopkins

Carol Thurston

Tremartini (Three Martini)

Carl Esmond

Lt. Dirk Van Daal