The script is so full of stilted military jargon and rah rah 'Murcia tripe that it's distracting. Yes, I'm aware of what was going on in the world in 1940 and Hollywood had to sell tickets, but this one is ridiculous. Walter Pidgeon is just awful in his role; he appears to be consciously "acting" in almost every scene. The speech he has to deliver (script) to "Pensacola" (Taylor) when he hands in his resignation is laughable, just like his "keep the flag flying" garbage that he pukes to his wife.
Taylor and Hussey never became bigger stars due to their own limitations. Neither are very convincing as actual people.
Good patriotic score from Waxman.
Taylor and Hussey never became bigger stars due to their own limitations. Neither are very convincing as actual people.
Good patriotic score from Waxman.