The Fighting Lady (1944)
The Fighting Lady (1944)
Photographed in Zones of Combat by Men of U.S. Navy
Oscar winner William Wyler directed this 1944 "newsdrama," narrated by Lieut. Robert Taylor, USNR (Bataan), and photographed in zones of combat by the U.S. Navy. The film follows one of the many new aircraft carriers built since Pearl Harbor, known as THE FIGHTING LADY in honor of all American carriers, as it goes into action against the Japanese in the Pacific Ocean in 1943. See the ship and its pilots undergo their baptism of fire, attacking the Japanese base on Marcus Island. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in partnership with The Film Foundation.

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Cast

Charles Boyer Charles Boyer As: Narrator (French version)
Robert Taylor Robert Taylor As: Narrator
John S. McCain John S. McCain As: Himself
Joesph J. Clark Joesph J. Clark As: Himself (as Jocko)
Dixie Kiefer Dixie Kiefer As: Himself (as Dixie)
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Oscar winner William Wyler directed this 1944 "newsdrama," narrated by Lieut. Robert Taylor, USNR (Bataan), and photographed in zones of combat by the U.S. Navy. The film follows one of the many new aircraft carriers built since Pearl Harbor, known as THE FIGHTING LADY in honor of all American carriers, as it goes into action against the Japanese in the Pacific Ocean in 1943. See the ship and its pilots undergo their baptism of fire, attacking the Japanese base on Marcus Island. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in partnership with The Film Foundation.


Tagline: Photographed in Zones of Combat by Men of U.S. Navy
Certification: Unknown

Details

Genres: War, Documentary

Language: English

Release Date: 21 December 1944

Country: US

Runtime: 61m

Company Credits

Company: United States Navy

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Cast

Charles Boyer

Charles Boyer

Narrator (French version)

Robert Taylor

Robert Taylor

Narrator

John S. McCain

John S. McCain

Himself

Joesph J. Clark

Joesph J. Clark

Himself (as Jocko)

Dixie Kiefer

Dixie Kiefer

Himself (as Dixie)

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