The Fighting Lady 80 years old
Photographed in Zones of Combat by Men of U.S. Navy
Oscar winner William Wyler directed this 1944 "newsdrama," narrated by Lieut. Robert Taylor, USNR (Bataan), and photographed in zones of combat by the U.S. Navy. The film follows one of the many new aircraft carriers built since Pearl Harbor, known as THE FIGHTING LADY in honor of all American carriers, as it goes into action against the Japanese in the Pacific Ocean in 1943. See the ship and its pilots undergo their baptism of fire, attacking the Japanese base on Marcus Island.
Credits
The Fighting Lady Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|---|
| Charles Boyer He was 45, 78 years old when he died | as Narrator (French version) |
| Robert Taylor He was 33, 57 years old when he died | as Narrator |
| Joesph J. Clark | as Himself (as Jocko) |
| John S. McCain He was 60, 61 years old when he died | as Himself |
| Dixie Kiefer He was 48, 49 years old when he died | as Himself (as Dixie) |
The Fighting Lady Crew
| Name | Department |
|---|---|
| Eugene Ling as Writer. He was 29 (80) years old when He died | Writing |
| Edward Steichen as Director. He was 65 (93) years old when He died | Directing |
| John S. Martin as Writer. He was 89 (90) years old when He died | Writing |
The Fighting Lady (80 years)
Photographed in Zones of Combat by Men of U.S. Navy
- Release day: Thursday, December 21, 1944
- Runtime: 61 minutes