Our Fighting Navy (also known as Torpedoed) is a 1937 British action film directed by Norman Walker and starring Robert Douglas, Richard Cromwell and Hazel Terry. The screenplay concerns a British warship that intervenes to protect British subjects and prevent a rebellion in a South American republic. The Royal Navy, viewing the film as a recruitment opportunity, provided warships and extras.
The film was made by Herbert Wilcox Productions made at Pinewood Studios. The film's sets were designed by the art director Lawrence P. Williams. It was given an American release in 1938 with a reduced running time. The dialogue adaptation for the French dub version was carried out by Jean Devaivre and the film was released in France under the title in 1938.
Cast
Robert Douglas as Captain Markham
Richard Cromwell as Lieutenant Bill Armstrong
Hazel Terry as Pamela Brent
H.B. Warner as Brent, British Consul
Noah Beery as Presidente of Bianco
Esme Percy as Diego de Costa
Frederick Culley as Admiral
Henry Victor as Lieutenant d'Enriquo
Binkie Stuart as Jennifer
Julie Suedo as Juanita
Richard Ainley as Lieutenant (uncredited)
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References
Bibliography
Low, Rachael. Filmmaking in 1930s Britain. George Allen & Unwin, 1985. Wood, Linda. British Films, 1927-1939. British Film Institute, 1986.