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Catalog/Drama/Stand by for Action
Stand by for Action poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 64.9 / 100
1942·Drama / War / Action·1h 49m

STAND BY FOR ACTION

“The mightiest naval drama of all time!”

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.

Above the Line
Robert Z. Leonard·DirectorGeorge Bruce·ScreenplayJohn L. Balderston·ScreenplayCharles Rosher·Director of PhotographyGeorge Boemler·Editor
Cast
Robert Taylor·Lieut. Gregg MastermanCharles Laughton·Rear Admiral Stephen ThomasBrian Donlevy·Lieut. Cmdr. Martin RobertsWalter Brennan·Chief Yeoman Henry JohnsonChill Wills·Mate Jenks, Chef-BootsmannMarilyn Maxwell·Audrey CarrHenry O'Neill·Cmdr. Stone M.CMarta Linden·Mary CollinsDouglass Dumbrille·Capt. LudlowRichard Quine·Ensign Lindsay
Full Crew
(9 credits)
Directing· 1
Robert Z. Leonard·Director
Writing· 6
Laurence Kirk·StoryGeorge Bruce·ScreenplayJohn L. Balderston·ScreenplayHerman J. Mankiewicz·ScreenplayHarvey S. Haislip·Original StoryR.C. Sherriff·Original Story
Camera· 1
Charles Rosher·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
George Boemler·Editor
By the Numbers
64.9
OF 100
Master Score
6.5
OF 10
IMDb
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CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
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Worldwide Gross
0
1 NOMS
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

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Dominant Palette
3 colors
#E82020
#FFFFFF
#705030
Mood
Intense, Action Packed
Composition
Layered
Era
1940s
Visual Style
Illustrated

“The poster features three men's busts in the foreground against a backdrop of a naval battle. The top man, wearing a brown trench coat and a military helmet, lo”

waraction
Key Elements
Military HelmetsNaval CapTrench CoatBattleshipsPlanesExplosions
Atmosphere
Vibrant
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Ocean
Design Score
7/10
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