The Fleet’s In (1942): Cast
The Fleet’s In is a 1942 music romantic film directed by Victor Schertzinger, starring William Holden as Casey Kirby, Eddie Hall and Dorothy Lamour. It runs 1 hour 33 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 33m (93 min)
- Director
- Victor Schertzinger
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Paramount Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Fleet’s In About?
The premise of The Fleet’s In without spoilers.
Shy sailor Casey Kirby’s quiet life changes the moment a photo with a famous actress gets published, instantly branding him a “sea wolf.” The sudden fame sparks a frenzy of wagers on his ability to charm women, dragging the unwitting sailor into a comical whirlwind of romantic betting and unexpected attention.
The Fleet’s In Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- u.s. navy sailor
- naval uniform
- shore leave
- femme fatale
- manipulative female
- world war two
- female female relationship
- boy girl relationship
- friend
- bet
- father daughter relationship
- wager
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- testimony
- taxi
- stooge
- ship
- semaphor
- san francisco california
- roommate
- reputation
- press agent
- photographer
- party
- parson
- orchestra
- newspaper
- newspaper story
- naval base
- movie star
- minister
- master of ceremonies
- lead singer
- jilted
- jealousy
- hostess
- harmonica
- gigolo
- fleet
- engagement ring
- dressing room
- deception
- dancer
- dance team
- dance hall
- court
- cooking utensil
- conga line
- burlesque
- brig
- backstage
The Fleet’s In Cast & Characters
William Holden leads the cast as Casey Kirby, with Eddie Hall as Sailor in Third Row Behind Casey (uncredited) and Dorothy Lamour as The Countess. Directed by Victor Schertzinger; 57 actors are credited in all.
- Director Victor Schertzinger
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William Holden as Casey Kirby - Eddie Hall as Sailor in Third Row Behind Casey (uncredited)
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Dorothy Lamour as The Countess - Donald Kerr as Sailor Herb
Also Starring in The Fleet’s In
· 53 more- Jeffrey Sayre Sailor
- James Conaty Courtroom Spectator
- Stanley Andrews Lt. Commander
- Ralph Brooks Swingland Patron
- Chester Clute Justice of the Peace
- Robert Warwick Admiral Wright
- Fred Aldrich Bouncer at Brawl
- Hal K. Dawson Bert
- James Millican Sailor
- Charles Williams Photographer
- Suzanne Ridgway Backstage Girl
- Fred Graham Sailor
- Ronald R. Rondell Swingland Patron
- Dave Willock Sailor
- Leif Erickson Jake
- Jack Norton Kellogg
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- Rod Cameron 'Texas' - Sailor
- Joe Ploski Sailor in Boat
- Jimmie Dundee Bill - Sailor
- Archie Twitchell Petty Officer
- Pat West Bartender
- Matt Willis Sailor
- Fred Santley Waiter
- Boyd 'Red' Morgan Sailor
- Jack Stoney Bouncer at Brawl
- Lyle Latell Drunk Harassing the Countess
- Eddie Bracken Barney Waters
- George M. Carleton Judge
- Karin Booth Hostess
- Oscar Smith Valet
- Barbara Britton Eileen Wright
- Betty Hutton Bessie Dale
- Jack Chapin Sailor
- Barbara Kent Hostess
- Rebel Randall Hostess
- Gil Lamb Spike
- Harry Barris Pee Wee
- Cass Daley Cissie
- Jimmy Dorsey Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra Leader
- Teala Loring Hostess
- Roy Atwell Arthur Sidney
- Louise La Planche Hostess
- Helen O'Connell Dorsey Band Vocalist
- Betty Jane Rhodes Diana Golden
- Phyllis Ruth Hazel
- Lynda Grey Hostess
- Jean Lorraine Dance Specialty (as Lorraine and Rognan)
- Elinor Troy Hostess
- Bob Eberly Dorsey Band Vocalist
- Carla Diego Specialty Dancer (uncredited)
- Roy Rognan Dance Specialty (as Lorraine and Rognan)
- Laurie Douglas Hostess
- Alice Weaver Hostess
More from Victor Schertzinger
More films directed by Victor Schertzinger, best-rated first: Road to Zanzibar, Road to Singapore, Birth of the Blues and Kiss the Boys Goodbye.
The Fleet’s In Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Fleet’s In.
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The Fleet’s In FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Fleet’s In, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Fleet’s In?
The Fleet’s In runs 1 hour 33 minutes (93 minutes).
When was The Fleet’s In released?
The Fleet’s In was released on January 24, 1942.
Who directed The Fleet’s In?
The Fleet’s In was directed by Victor Schertzinger.
More films by Victor Schertzinger Who is in the cast of The Fleet’s In?
The Fleet’s In stars William Holden as Casey Kirby, Eddie Hall as Sailor in Third Row Behind Casey (uncredited) and Dorothy Lamour as The Countess, among 57 credited actors.
Does The Fleet’s In have a post-credit scene?
No. The Fleet’s In has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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