The Fighting Lady (1944)

  
Format:  The Fighting Lady DVD 
 
 
An uncredited William Wyler directed this Academy Award-winning WWII documentary that boasts thrilling color footage of the men of the title aircraft carrier in action in the Pacific Theater. Scenes of combat in Marcus Island, Kwajalein, Truk, and the "Marianas Turkey Shoot" are featured. Narrated by actor Robert Taylor ("Quo Vadis"). 62 min. Standard; Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital mono.
Academy Award ®
Winner: Best Documentary Feature
 
SKU: D52593
$8.99
Regularly $9.99
Category:
Documentary
Director:
Edward Steichen
Rated:
NR
Color:
Color
Format: 
Fullscreen
Closed Captioned:
 No
Cast:  Lt. Robert Taylor U.S.N.R.
 

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