''Our Fighting Navy'' (also known as ''Torpedoed'') is a 1937 British

action film Action film is a film genre in which the protagonist is thrust into a series of events that typically involve violence and physical feats. The genre tends to feature a mostly resourceful hero struggling against incredible odds, which include life ...

directed by

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and starring Robert Douglas,

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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

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, viewing the film as a recruitment opportunity, provided warships and extras. The film was made by Herbert Wilcox Productions made at

Pinewood Studios Pinewood Studios is a British film and television studio located in the village of Iver Heath, England. It is approximately west of central London. The studio has been the base for many productions over the years from large-scale films to te ...

.Wood p.91 The film's sets were designed by the

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. 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 Jean Devaivre (1912–2004) was a French film director and screenwriter.Rège p.319 Additionally, he worked as a dubbing director, preparing foreign-language films for release in France. The film '' Safe Conduct'' (''Laissez-passer'', 2002) direct ...

and the film was released in France under the title in 1938.

Cast

* Robert Douglas as Captain Markham *

as Lieutenant Bill Armstrong * Hazel Terry as Pamela Brent *

H.B. Warner Henry Byron Warner (born Henry Byron Lickfold, 26 October 1876 – 21 December 1958) was an English film and theatre actor. He was popular during the silent era and played Jesus Christ in '' The King of Kings''. In later years, he successfu ...

as Brent, British Consul * Noah Beery as Presidente of Bianco *

Esme Percy Saville Esmé Percy (8 August 1887 – 17 June 1957) was an English actor who specialized in the plays of G.B. Shaw and appeared in 40 films between 1930 and 1956. He was born in London and died in Brighton. Partial filmography * ''Murder ...

as Diego de Costa * Frederick Culley as Admiral *

Henry Victor Henry Victor (2 October 1892 – 15 March 1945) was an English-born character actor who had his highest profile in the film silent era, he appeared in numerous film roles in Britain, before emigrating to the US in 1939 where he continued ...

as Lieutenant d'Enriquo *

Binkie Stuart Binkie Stuart (March 11, 1932 – August 4, 2001) was a Scottish film actress. During the 1930s she enjoyed brief fame as a child actress and was considered Britain's answer to Shirley Temple. Early life She was born as Elizabeth Alison Fra ...

as Jennifer *

Julie Suedo Julie Suedo (1901–1978) was a British actress. She played a succession of glamorous roles in the 1920s and 1930s, usually in supporting roles. Filmography *''One Arabian Night'' (1923) *'' The Rat'' (1925) *''One Colombo Night'' (1926) *''Th ...

as Juanita * Richard Ainley as Lieutenant (uncredited)

Notes

References

Bibliography

* Low, Rachael. ''Filmmaking in 1930s Britain''. George Allen & Unwin, 1985. * Wood, Linda. ''British Films, 1927-1939''. British Film Institute, 1986.

External links

* 1937 films 1930s action films British action films 1930s English-language films Films directed by Norman Walker Films set in South America Films about naval warfare Films shot at Pinewood Studios British black-and-white films 1930s British films {{1930s-UK-film-stub