Fighting Lady (1944)
Synopsis of Fighting Lady
One of three morale-boosting government documentaries directed by Lieutenant Colonel William Wyler (the others were The Memphis Belle and Thunderbolt), The Fighting Lady follows the exploits of an aircraft carrier, its crew, and the planes transported on its deck. The officers and enlistees are not required to perform; that function is handled by a professional narrator. Much of the combat footage resurfaced in the postwar era to bolster many a low-budget aviation picture. As an added advantage, The Fighting Lady was photographed in full color by Edward Steichen, meaning that the stock footage would come in handy on TV from the 1960s onward. The Fighting Lady is frequently released on videocassette in tandem with one or both of William Wyler's other government-sponsored films. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Theatrical Feature Running Time:
- 62 mins
Complete Cast of Fighting Lady
- Robert Taylor - Narrator
- Director(s):
- William Wyler
- Producer(s):
- Louis de Rochemont
- Categories:
- Documentary
- 1944 - Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences - Best Documentary Feature
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