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Torpedo Boat (1942)

1942-01-24 · EN
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Richard Arlen and Phil Terry star as Skimmer and Tommy, two lifelong buddies who've invented a lightweight, high-speed torpedo boat (hence the title). Their copacetic business relationship is strained when nightclub singer Grace Holman (Jean Parker), having been jilted by Skimmer, marries Tommy on the rebound.

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John RawlinsDirector

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Richard ArlenRichard ArlenSkinner BarnesJean ParkerJean ParkerGrace HolmanMary CarlisleMary CarlisleJane TownsendPhillip TerryPhillip TerryTommy WhelanDick PurcellDick PurcellRalph AndrewsRalph SanfordRalph SanfordHector BobryOscar O'SheaOscar O'SheaCaptain MikeRobert MiddlemassRobert MiddlemassMr. TownsendWarren HymerWarren HymerMarineWilliam HaadeWilliam HaadeBig Sweeney, RiveterVirginia SaleVirginia SaleMrs. Sweeney

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Boat

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Genre affinityAction · Drama · WarTheme affinityBoatDialogue densityDramaPacingActionEmotional intensityWarDirector preference310701

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Richard Arlen and Phil Terry star as Skimmer and Tommy, two lifelong buddies who've invented a lightweight, high-speed torpedo boat (hence the title). Their copacetic business relationship is strained when nightclub singer Grace Holman (Jean Parker), having been jilted by Skimmer, marries Tommy on the rebound.