Movie

Torpedo Boat

Released: January 24, 1942 (1942)

Runtime: 70 minutes

Genres: War, Action, Drama

Richard Arlen and Phil Terry star as Skimmer and Tommy, two lifelong buddies who've invented a lightweight, high-speed torpedo boat (hence the title). Their copacetic business relationship is strained when nightclub singer Grace Holman (Jean Parker), having been jilted by Skimmer, marries Tommy on the rebound.

Main Cast (Top 10 billed, oldest first)

Oscar O'Shea as Captain Mike
Age at release: 60
Robert Middlemass as Mr. Townsend
Age at release: 58
Richard Arlen as Skinner Barnes
Age at release: 42
Ralph Sanford as Hector Bobry
Age at release: 42
William Haade as Big Sweeney, Riveter
Age at release: 38
Dick Purcell as Ralph Andrews
Age at release: 36
Warren Hymer as Marine
Age at release: 35
Phillip Terry as Tommy Whelan
Age at release: 32
Mary Carlisle as Jane Townsend
Age at release: 27
Jean Parker as Grace Holman
Age at release: 26

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Virginia Sale as Mrs. Sweeney
Age at release: 42