You’re in the Navy Now (1951)

25Jan07

You’re in the Navy Now (1951)

Netflix Synopsis: Based on a World War II-era magazine article that originally ran in The New Yorker, this slapstick comedy stars Gary Cooper as first-time Navy commander Lt. John Harkness, a well-intentioned officer whose attempts to master an experimental steam-powered vessel (known affectionately as the U.S.S. Teakettle) inadvertently launch a floating disaster. A young Charles Bronson co-stars in his feature-film debut.

Review: The Navy is testing out a new engine, steam and they call upon a bunch of Reservists to report to a PC (Patrol Craft), headed by Gary Cooper. They are too put the PC through its paces and MAKE IT WORK, the problem only 2 guys on the crew are actually AD (active duty) Navy guys. There are many mishaps during the testing phases where many times they are towed home, just to be sent back out again. Some of the story line is VERY unbelievable but other parts are very true to the Navy and how it manages things. Overall it is an okay movie, it moves along but at times I feel like I’ve been down this road once to often. Gary Cooper is fine as the CO (Commanding Officer) but I preferred him in Sergeant York. You also get to see a young Charles Bronson, Eddie Albert, Jack Webb and few others.

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Submitted by: Bear 1/25/07

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