The Story of Dr. Wassell

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Movie Info

This film presents a dramatization of the wartime heroics of naval doctor Corydon M. Wassell (Gary Cooper), who is stationed in the East Indies during a Japanese attack on the USS Marblehead. After the less seriously wounded soldiers are evacuated to Australia, Wassell stays in Java to save those left behind. As the Japanese advance, he risks his life and defies orders in an attempt to rescue as many as possible. His actions are later recognized in a radio address given by President Roosevelt.

Genre:

biography
Original Language:

English
Director:

Cecil B. DeMille
Producer:

Cecil B. DeMille
Writer:

Alan Le May, Charles Bennett
Runtime:

2h 20m
Production Co:

Paramount
Sound Mix:

Stereo

Cast & Crew

Gary Cooper
Dr. Corydon M. Wassell

Laraine Day
Madeleine

Signe Hasso
Bettina

Dennis O'Keefe
Benjamin 'Hoppy' Hopkins

Carol Thurston
Tremartini

Carl Esmond
Lt. Dirk Van Daal

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Critic Reviews for The Story of Dr. Wassell

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Gary Cooper, as Dr. Wassell, gives a forceful performance.

November 20, 2020 | Full Review…

P.S. Harrison
Harrison's Reports
Cecil B. DeMille has brought to the screen, in his usual impressive way, the story of Dr. Corydon. [Full review in Spanish]

September 18, 2019 | Full Review…

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