In the Navy

In the Navy

THE FLEET'S ALL IN...Since Those Riotous "Buck Privates" Abbott and Costello Joined Up!

Directed by Arthur Lubin

Produced by Universal Pictures

194186 min6.4 / 10

A lighthearted wartime comedy built on slapstick, musical numbers, and the romantic chase between a famous crooner hiding in the Navy and a determined reporter trying to expose him.

Popular crooner Russ Raymond abandons his career at its peak and joins the Navy using an alias, Tommy Halstead. However, Dorothy Roberts, a reporter, discovers his identity and follows him in the hopes of photographing him and revealing his identity to the world. Aboard the Alabama, Tommy meets up with Smoky and Pomeroy, who help hide him from Dorothy, who hatches numerous schemes in an attempt to photograph Tommy/Russ being a sailor.

Questions people ask

  • Is In the Navy sad? No. Less sad than 97% of films.

  • Is In the Navy easy watching? Yes, very. More comforting than 95% of films.

  • Does In the Navy end with hope? Yes, very. More hopeful than 90% of films.

  • Is In the Navy violent? Barely. Less violent than 86% of films.

  • Is In the Navy scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 65% of films.

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Surprise88

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Love40

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