The Wackiest Ship In the Army
Jack Lemmon and Ricky Nelson get that sinking feeling when they pilot "The Wackiest Ship In the Army" in this hilarious comedy adventure. During World War II, the Army recruits Navy Officer Rip Crandall (Lemmon) to command a battered old Schooner for a top secret mission. Masquerading as a Japanese fishing boat, this nautical nightmare must smuggle a spy through the mine-infested waters of the South Pacific. Unfortunately for Crandall, he has inherited a wild crew of butter-fingered landlubbers, including First Officer Tommy Hanson (Nelson). Can the dedicated Lieutenant whip these comically inexperienced gobs into shape in time to carry out their perilous mission? For gales of laughter, take a riotous cruise aboard "The Wackiest Ship In the Army!"
Screwball Comedy @Poodle-skirt Princess :)
The film fits more in tone with the screwball comedies of the 1940s, but the writing isn't exactly up to par with 1950s comedies. I didn't feel like the movie wrapped up the storylines enough to my satisfaction. However, this film is still a great look back at the acting talents of a rather young Ricky Nelson. It's definitely worth watching once.
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