Men of the Fighting Lady (1954)

Director:

Andrew Marton

Writers:

James Michener (story), Harry A. Burns (story),

Stars:

Van Johnson, Walter Pidgeon, Louis Calhern

Cast

Complete credited cast:
Van Johnson	...	Lt. (jg) Howard Thayer
Walter Pidgeon	...	Comdr. Kent Dowling
Louis Calhern	...	James A. Michener
Dewey Martin	...	Ensign Kenneth Schechter
Keenan Wynn	...	Lt. Comdr. Ted Dodson
Frank Lovejoy	...	Lt. Comdr. Paul Grayson
Robert Horton	...	Ensign Neil Conovan
Bert Freed	...	Lt. (jg) Andrew Szymanski
Lewis Martin	...	Comdr. Michael Coughlin
George Cooper	...	Cyril Roberts
Dick Simmons	...	Lt. Wayne Kimbrell

Storyline

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Plot Keywords:

korean war | sea battle | aviation | attack | aircraft carrier | 

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Taglines:

TORN OUT OF A TORTURED SKY! (original print ad - all caps)

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Genres:

Drama | War

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Certificate:

Approved

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

16 December 1954 (Portugal)

Also Known As:

Panther Squadron

Filming Locations:

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios - 10202 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)

Technical Specs

Runtime:

79 min

Sound Mix:

Mono (Western Electric Sound System)

Color:

Color (Anscocolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.75 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Filmed aboard the CV-34, U.S.S. Oriskany.

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Goofs

During blind flying segment he can't open canopy to bail out. Then when coming into landing on the carrier opens perfectly.

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Quotes

Lt. Howard Thayer: It's not what you say, Ken, it's what you do.

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Connections

Featured in Battle of Midway (1976)

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Soundtracks

"Wings of Gold"
(uncredited)
Music by Joseph F. Hewitt and Guy E. Wyatt

User Reviews

It's not what a man says; it is what he does.

An average war action film about Navy pilots on a U.S. aircraft carrier during the Korean War. A very good cast that barely gains full throttle. The players include: Van Johnson, Walter Pidgeon, Frank Lovejoy, Keenan Wynn, Robert Horton, and Louis Calhern. And a cameo by six year old Jerry Mathers. A couple of tense scenes during this 79 minute film; but nothing real outstanding.