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as another of the films in "traditional Cagneyesque manner." "Some of the heartiest laughs of the current cinema season were recorded last night in the Strand Theatre, where "Here Comes the Navy" had its metropolitan première. A fast-moving comedy enriched by an authentic naval setting, this Warner
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With the full cooperation of the US Navy, principal photography, which ended early May 1934, took place at a number of naval facilities, including the Bremerton Navy yard, Washington, Naval Training Station, San Diego, California, as well as other locations in San Pedro and Sunnyvale, California.
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tries to dock, Martin is accidentally caught on a guide rope and is hoisted into the air. Despite orders, O'Connor climbs down the rope and saves Martin's life by parachuting both of them to the ground.
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while visiting Martin's sister Dorothy. Disgruntled at his treatment, O'Connor angrily derides the Navy and finds himself ostracized by his fellow sailors.
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medal, but is still determined to get out of the Navy. Later. O'Connor transfers to the US Naval Air Service and is assigned to the
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Naval personnel made up many of the extras on the film. Of historical interest is that a portion of the filming of
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The incident mirrored other accidents with ground crew being hoisted up when airships had mooring problems.
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According to Warner Bros records the film earned $ 1,183,000 domestically and $ 575,000 internationally.
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Riveter "Chesty" O'Connor and his best friend "Droopy" join the US Navy to annoy O'Connor's nemesis,
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Later, at the wedding of O'Connor to Dorothy, Martin finds out that O'Connor has been promoted to
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production has the added advantage, in these parlous times, of being beyond censorial reproach."
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During gunnery practice, O'Connor helps put out a fire in a gun room and receives the
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The Airships Akron & Macon: Flying Aircraft Carriers of the United States Navy
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Original film poster
Lloyd Bacon
Earl Baldwin
Ben Markson
James Cagney
Pat O'Brien
Gloria Stuart
Arthur Edeson
George Amy
Charles A. Zimmerman
Warner Bros. Pictures
romantic comedy
Earl Baldwin
Lloyd Bacon
James Cagney
Pat O'Brien
Gloria Stuart
Frank McHugh
Chief Petty Officer
AWOL
Navy Cross
rigid airship
USS Macon
boatswain
James Cagney
Pat O'Brien
Gloria Stuart
Frank McHugh
Dorothy Tree

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