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Here Comes the Navy

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description Here Comes the Navy Overview

Here Comes the Navy is a 1934 romantic comedy directed by Lloyd Bacon and featuring James Cagney, Pat O’Brien, Gloria Stuart, and Frank McHugh. Written by Earl Baldwin and Ben Markson, the film was produced as a comedic offering with an ensemble cast. It represents a notable entry in American cinema of that year.

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info Here Comes the Navy Specifications

Country	United States
Year	1934

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What is the plot of Here Comes the Navy?

James Cagney plays Chesty O'Connor, a shipyard worker who joins the Navy to get even with Biff Martin after losing a girl to him. Chesty later falls for Biff's sister Dorothy, played by Gloria Stuart.

Who are the main actors in Here Comes the Navy?

James Cagney plays Chesty O'Connor, Pat O'Brien plays Biff Martin, and Gloria Stuart plays Dorothy Martin. Frank McHugh also appears as Chesty's friend Droopy Mullins in the 1934 Warner Bros. comedy.

Was Here Comes the Navy filmed on a real naval ship?

Yes, parts of the 1934 production were filmed aboard USS Arizona before the ship became the memorial at Pearl Harbor. Lloyd Bacon directed the film, which uses Navy settings for both its comedy and romance.

Did Here Comes the Navy receive an Oscar nomination?

Yes, the 1934 film received an Academy Award nomination for Best Picture. It was also notable as the first screen pairing of frequent co-stars James Cagney and Pat O'Brien.

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