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They Were Expendable

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I AJohnFordwarfilm, starring
Robert Montgomery John Wayne Donna Reed Manila Bay 1941: Navy
Lieutenant John Brickley is in command of a squadron of US torpedo boats. Their task is to carry urgent messages between garrisons but "Brick" believes they should play a more vital role in the war effort. When a Japanese warship is spotted in the vicinity he is determined to prove the squadron's worth.
. FILMS, pages 55-62

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Unknown:
Robert Montgomery
Unknown:
John Wayne
Unknown:
Lieutenant John Brickley
Lt John Brickley:
Robert Montgomery
Lt Rusty Ryan:
John Wayne
General Martin:
Jack Holt
Boats Mulcahey:
Ward Bond
Ens Snake Gardner:
Marshall Thompson
Ens Andy Andrews:
Paullangton
Source: Radio Times

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