The Story of Dr. Wassell
“Flaming Action from the Jungles of Java to China and the Seven Seas!”
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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.
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This is a stirring, earnest wartime epic that feels both grand and deeply human. It evokes a classic sense of heroism and resilience, unfolding with a steady, inspiring rhythm. The experience is one of profound admiration for courage and sacrifice amidst overwhelming odds, wrapped in the grandeur of old Hollywood.
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