In a New England port, Pop Thorson (Wallace Beery) and his daughter Susan (Virginia Grey) struggle to save their small tug boat. They are certain that it was sunk by rival Rocky Blake. It's WWI and the US Navy is desperately recruiting men in the fight against the U-boat menace. The Thorsons decide to trick Rocky into enlisting and get a valuable contract for themselves. The Germans sink Pop's beloved boat and he vows revenge by signing up with the Navy.
The message is undeniable. Pop is a bombastic sailor who is more concerned about himself and his boat. This is a call to arms for everyone. I would change one thing. His daughter should be his son so that they can stay together after enlisting in the Navy. The best part is the use of some real boats and some good action. I really like the first battle where Pop is over-confident. Quite frankly, I would want the movie and the battle to finish it there. It seems set up for an epic back-and-forth battle. I'm less enamored with the decoy part. The second half is a bit too convoluted. I prefer something simpler.
The message is undeniable. Pop is a bombastic sailor who is more concerned about himself and his boat. This is a call to arms for everyone. I would change one thing. His daughter should be his son so that they can stay together after enlisting in the Navy. The best part is the use of some real boats and some good action. I really like the first battle where Pop is over-confident. Quite frankly, I would want the movie and the battle to finish it there. It seems set up for an epic back-and-forth battle. I'm less enamored with the decoy part. The second half is a bit too convoluted. I prefer something simpler.