Duke Of The Navy Remastered Ralph Byrd Veda Ann Borg Stubby Kruger.
Two sailors, Breezy and Cookie go on shore leave, and get mixed up with gangsters and buried treasure.
1942 Hollywood Classic, Comedy Adventure
Director: William Beaudine
Stars: Ralph Byrd, Veda Ann Borg, Stubby Kruger
Long Summary: While on furlough, U. S. Navy sailors "Breezy" Duke and his pal, "Cookie" are offered the use of the Duke suite, belonging to a wealthy candy magnate, at an expensive hotel because of Breezy's last name. The offer was tendered when "Breezy" hinted he was the son of Mr. Duke. Thinking "Breezy" is rich, a jovial old swindler, "General" Courtney, who has planted a phony treasure on a desert island, offers to locate it for them if they finance the expedition. Courtney has enlisted the aid of a flashy blonde, Maureen, to further entice "Breezy's" interest. The two sailors talk their buddies into putting up their money also. They actually find a real buried treasure on the island which causes many complications to arise.
Trivia:
The film starred Ralph Byrd as Bill "Breezy" Duke, who at the time was best known for his role as Dick Tracy in the 1937 serial of the same name. The film was an attempt to make a "light funster" out of Byrd. Olympic swimmer Stubby Kruger co-starred in the film as Breezy's friend, Dan "Cookie" Cook
1942 Hollywood Classic, Comedy Adventure
Director: William Beaudine
Stars: Ralph Byrd, Veda Ann Borg, Stubby Kruger
Long Summary: While on furlough, U. S. Navy sailors "Breezy" Duke and his pal, "Cookie" are offered the use of the Duke suite, belonging to a wealthy candy magnate, at an expensive hotel because of Breezy's last name. The offer was tendered when "Breezy" hinted he was the son of Mr. Duke. Thinking "Breezy" is rich, a jovial old swindler, "General" Courtney, who has planted a phony treasure on a desert island, offers to locate it for them if they finance the expedition. Courtney has enlisted the aid of a flashy blonde, Maureen, to further entice "Breezy's" interest. The two sailors talk their buddies into putting up their money also. They actually find a real buried treasure on the island which causes many complications to arise.
Trivia:
The film starred Ralph Byrd as Bill "Breezy" Duke, who at the time was best known for his role as Dick Tracy in the 1937 serial of the same name. The film was an attempt to make a "light funster" out of Byrd. Olympic swimmer Stubby Kruger co-starred in the film as Breezy's friend, Dan "Cookie" Cook
