
The Story of Dr. Wassell
As the Japanese sweep through the East Indies during World War II, Dr. Wassell is determined to escape from Java with some crewmen of the cruiser Marblehead. Based on a true story of how Dr. Wassell saved a dozen or so wounded sailors who were left behind when able bodied men were evacuated to Australia.
Top Billed Cast

Gary Cooper
Dr. Corydon M. Wassell

Laraine Day
Madeleine

Signe Hasso
Bettina

Dennis O'Keefe
Benjamin 'Hoppy' Hopkins

Carol Thurston
Tremartini (Three Martini)
Featured Crew

Cecil B. DeMille
Director
William E. Snyder
Director of Photography
Alan Le May
Screenplay
George Sawley
Set Decoration
Roland Anderson
Art Direction
Victor Milner
Director of Photography
Sidney Biddell
Associate Producer

Victor Young
Original Music Composer
Natalie Visart
Costume Design

Cecil B. DeMille
Producer
Buddy G. DeSylva
Executive Producer
Anne Bauchens
Editor