Stand by for Action

With the advent of Pearl Harbor, rear admiral Charles Laughton has no choice but to prep a dry-docked WWI destroyer for recommissioning. The admiral hands the helm to tough, old-school commander Brian Donlevy, and boots arrogant blueblood Robert Taylor from his cushy desk job to serve as second. Their journey to ready the old tub for battle in the Pacific makes for rousing entertainment. Walter Brennan, Marilyn Maxwell co-star. 109 min. Standard; Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital mono.