"Destroyer" (1943) Shipbuilder Steve 'Boley' Boleslavski (Edward G. Robinson) reenlists as a chief on the replacement for his old destroyer the U.S.S. John Paul Jones. His old friend, ship fitter & friend Kansas Jackson (Edgar Buchanan) joins him as a Shipfitter 1st Class. Once on the ship Steve immediately steps on the toes of Mickey Donohue (Glenn Ford) by taking over his rate of Chief Gunnery Mate.
Then, later that evening, Mickey goes to the U.S.O. & meets Mary...that's Mary Boleslavski (Marguerite Chapman). He walks her home & learns her last name. There's a little mix up between the guys on the front porch. What is going to happen next? We can easily expect more trouble between Boley & Mickey. Will Boley agree to a permanent relationship between Mick & Mary? Good question.
The ship will have more problems that will put the crew in danger. W.O.W. Those shake down cruises are dangerous.
Then, later that evening, Mickey goes to the U.S.O. & meets Mary...that's Mary Boleslavski (Marguerite Chapman). He walks her home & learns her last name. There's a little mix up between the guys on the front porch. What is going to happen next? We can easily expect more trouble between Boley & Mickey. Will Boley agree to a permanent relationship between Mick & Mary? Good question.
The ship will have more problems that will put the crew in danger. W.O.W. Those shake down cruises are dangerous.