In the Navy (1941)

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Russ Raymond, America's number one crooner, disappears and joins the Navy under the name Tommy Halstead. Dorothy Roberts, a magazine journalist, is intent on finding out what happened to ... See full summary »

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4 March 2008 | hitchcockthelegend
6
| Andrews Sisters talk and the boys do what they do best.
In The Navy does at times feel rushed, you sense that it was what is commonly known today as a cash cow !, it was rushed thru to capitalise on the success of Buck Privates the previous outing from the duo. Abbott & Costello are widely regarded and lauded for saving Universal Studios bacon, so with that in mind I feel that it would be churlish of me to downgrade the film for its forced feel, but sadly it is evident regardless.

Yet for me to even suggest that the film is less than entertaining would be doing a big disservice to all involved, all the expected formula's are in here, the gags from the boys hit the mark, with the "find the submarine sequence" particularly mirth inducing, and of course the musical warbling of The Andrews Sisters offers foot tapping relief. The film does exactly what it says on the tin, open it up expecting fun and light relief, and you will get it in spades, a safe 6/10.

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Trivia

Nick Condos and Steve Condos do dance in this film, to an unidentified song between 'A Sailor's Life for Me' and 'We're in the Navy Now'. If you see credits elsewhere for Frank and/or Harry Condos for this film, it likely came from bad information. Frank Condos and Nick Condos were the Condos Brothers in live performances from 1929 to the mid-30s, including 1 film in 1932. Harry was listed in a 1930 Playbill, but that's likely a misprint since Frank (also in the Playbill) was dancing with Nick at the time, and they took their act to Europe. All film credits after 1932 for Condos Brothers refer to brothers Nick and Steve Condos.

Quotes

Seaman Pomeroy Watson: I'm going to buy every record the Andrews Sisters ever made.

Soundtracks

Hula-Ba-Luau
(1941)
Lyrics by Don Raye
Music by Gene de Paul
Played during the Hawaiian luau
Sung by The Andrews Sisters (uncredited) and the chorus of hula dancers

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Plot Summary

Genres

Comedy | Musical | Romance

Details

Release Date:

30 May 1941

Language

English

Country of Origin

USA

Filming Locations

San Pedro, Los Angeles, California, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$380,000 (estimated)

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