The Fleet's In (1942)
- Starring:
- Dorothy Lamour, William Holden, (more)
- Director(s):
- Victor Schertzinger
Synopsis of The Fleet's In
In this, the third screen adaptation of the musical revue Sailor Beware, William Holden plays Casey Kirby, a shy sailor who through a series of misunderstandings develops a reputation as a world-class lady-killer. In order to save face, Casey has to persuade "The Countess of Swingland" (Dorothy Lamour), a popular Big Band vocalist, to give him a big kiss in public. But the Countess is no pushover and has little sympathy for sob stories, so Casey soon learns his work is cut out for him. The Countess' best friend, Bessie Dale (Betty Hutton), is a bit less shy around the menfolk and sets her sights on Casey's buddy Barney Waters (Eddie Bracken). Betty Hutton made her screen debut in this movie, and she sings the novelty number "Arthur Murray Taught Me Dancing in a Hurry." Hutton is backed by Jimmy Dorsey and his Orchestra, who also perform several other numbers, including their hit "Tangerine." ~ Mark Deming, Rovi
Complete Cast of The Fleet's In
- Dorothy Lamour - The Countess
- Eddie Bracken - Barney Waters
- Cass Daley - Cissie
- Gil Lamb - Spike
- Bob Eberly - Himself
- Lorraine and Rognan - Dance Team
- Stanley Andrews - Commander
- Karin [Katharine] Booth - Swingland Hostesses
- Judith Gibson
- Charles Williams - Photographer
- Alaine Brandes
- Harry Barris - PeeWee
- Oscar Smith - Valet
- Phyllis Ruth - Hazel
- Elinor Troy
- Lynda Grey
- Jack Chapin
- Hal K. Dawson - Bert, Diana's Manager
- William Holden - Casey Kirby
- Betty Hutton - Bessie Dale
- Leif Erickson - Jake
- Jimmy Dorsey and His Band - Themselves
- Helen O'Connell - Herself
- Jack Norton - Kellogg
- Roy Atwell - Arthur Sidney
- Barbara Britton - Eileen Wright
- Lyle Latell - Drunk
- Laurie Douglas
- Robert Warwick - Adm. Wright
- Dave Willock - Sailor
- Fred Santley - Waiter
- Betty Jane Rhodes - Diana Golden
- Victor Laplace
- Rod Cameron - Sailor
- Chester Clute - Minister
- Jimmie Dundee
- Director(s):
- Victor Schertzinger
- Writer(s):
- Ralph Spence, Walter de Leon, Sid Silvers
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