Story of Dr. Wassell (1944)
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The genesis of The Story of Dr. Wassell is said to have been a story told by President Franklin Delano Roosevelt to director Cecil B. DeMille. Gary Cooper stars as Corydon M. Wassell, a real-life country doctor from Arkansas who worked as a medical missionary in China in the years prior to WWII.… More The genesis of The Story of Dr. Wassell is said to have been a story told by President Franklin Delano Roosevelt to director Cecil B. DeMille. Gary Cooper stars as Corydon M. Wassell, a real-life country doctor from Arkansas who worked as a medical missionary in China in the years prior to WWII. When America enters the war, Dr. Wassell joins the Navy and is shipped to Java. As the Japanese overtake the island, Wassell is placed in charge of the wounded evacuated marines. Ordered to leave the area immediately, the doctor disobeys his commands, staying behind to care for ten seriously wounded men from the USS Marblehead, even as Japanese bombs rain down upon his staff. With the help of other stranded allied troops, Wassell and his wounded make it to Australia, where despite his insubordination he is lauded as a hero. Not as much of a spectacular as earlier DeMille films, The Story of Dr. Wassell concentrates on personalities, with mixed results. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Rating, Runtime
- Unrated, 2 hr. 20 min.
- Directed By
- Cecil B. DeMille
- Genres
- Drama, Action & Adventure
- On DVD
- May 14, 1996
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Cast
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Gary Cooperas Dr. Corydon M. Wassell -
Laraine Dayas Madeline -
Signe Hassoas Bettina
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Dennis O'Keefeas Hopkins (Hoppy) -
Carol Thurstonas Tremartini -
Carl Esmondas Lt. Dirk Van Daal
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Paul Kellyas Murdock -
Elliott Reidas Anderson (Andy) -
Stanley Ridgesas Cmdr. William B. Goggins
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Renny McEvoyas Joe Leinwerber -
Oliver Thorndikeas Alabam -
Barbara Brittonas Ruth
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Philip Ahnas Ping -
Eric Alden -
Joel Allenas Robert Kraus
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Irving Baconas Missionary -
Griff Barnettas Bit part -
Edith Barrettas Mother of Little English Boy
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Joe Bautistaas Javanese Orderly -
Hugh Beaumontas Bit part -
John Benson
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Sven Hugo Borgas Dutch Guard -
Anthony Carusoas Male Nurse -
Luke Chanas Chinese Coolie-Boatman
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Lane Chandleras Bit part -
Davison Clarkas Dr. Holmes -
Catherine Craigas Mrs. Wayne
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Mary Currieras English Woman -
Yvonne De Carloas Native Girl -
Joe Dominguez
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Ludwig Donathas Dr. Vranken -
Ann Doranas Praying Woman -
Edward Earle
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Sarah Edwardsas Passenger -
George Eldredgeas Damage Control Officer -
Frank Elliottas English Doctor
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Roque Espiritu -
Julia Fayeas Anne -
Edward Fieldingas Adm. Hart
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Sam Flint -
Melvin Francisas Himself -
Jo Gilbertas Head Nurse
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Gus Glassmireas Captain -
Roy Gordonas Commander -
Louis Jean Heydtas Ensign
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Si Jenksas Arkansas Mail Carrier -
Hazel Keener -
Milt Kibbee
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Fred Kohler Jr.as Bosun's Mate--Evacuation -
Frank Lackteenas Bit part -
Ameda Lambert
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Elmo Lincoln -
Richard Looas Dr. Wei -
Morton Lowryas Lt. Bainbridge
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Jack Ludenas Capt. Carruther's Driver -
Edmund MacDonaldas Rear Admiral's Aide -
George Macreadyas Dutch Officer
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Miles Manderas Bit part -
Lester Matthewsas Dr. Ralph Wayne -
Sybil Merrittas Javanese Girl
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Buddy Messinger -
James Millicanas Whaley -
Moy Mingas Chinese Tea Vendor
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Frances Morrisas Passenger-Janssen -
Forbes Murrayas Captain -
John Mylongas Joyful Passenger
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Ottola Nesmithas Temple Guide's Wife -
Jack Nortonas Man Passenger--Companionway -
Richard Nugentas Capt. Carruthers
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Frank Pugliaas Javanese Temple Guide -
Rodd Redwing -
Ferdinand Schumann-Heinkas Ensign Watch Officer
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William Severnas Little English Boy -
Harvey Stephensas Captain in Charge of Evacuation -
Charles Trowbridge
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Victor Varconias Capt. Ryk -
Minor Watsonas Rear Admiral Australian -
Doodles Weaveras Hunter
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Cecil Weston -
Frank Wilcoxas Captain's Aide for Evacuation -
Carlyle Blackwellas American Marine
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Douglas Fowleyas Bit part -
Stanley Priceas Sobbing Man -
James Courtney
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James Cornell -
Maxine Fife -
Mike Kilianas Boranetti
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Michael Lallyas Civilian -
Allan Rayas Officer -
Carla Boehm
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John Bogden -
Edgar Caldwell -
Oie Chanas Chinese Coolie's Wife
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Isabelle La Malas Bits -
Robert Wilburas U.S. Sailor -
Russ Clarkas Chief Petty Officer-Marblehead
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Ronnie Rondellas Passenger -
Richard Barrett
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