The Fleet's In
Jan 24 1942
•2h 33m
•Music, Romance
Shy sailor Casey Kirby suddenly becomes known as a sea wolf when his picture is taken with a famous actress. Things get complicated when bets are placed on his prowess with the ladies.
Cast
See allDorothy Lamour
The Countess
William Holden
Casey Kirby
Eddie Bracken
Barney Waters
Betty Hutton
Bessie Dale
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