The Fighting Lady

Synopsis

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. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in partnership with The Film Foundation.

Main Cast

Charles Boyer

Narrator (French version)

Age : N/A | Popularity : 63%

Robert Taylor

Narrator

Age : 57 | Popularity : 58%

John S. McCain

Himself

Age : N/A | Popularity : 0%

Joesph J. Clark

Himself (as Jocko)

Age : N/A | Popularity : 0%

Dixie Kiefer

Himself (as Dixie)

Age : N/A | Popularity : 0%

Crew

Department	Role	Name
Directing	Director	Edward Steichen William Wyler
Writing	Writer	Eugene Ling John S. Martin
Department	Role	Name

Join the discussion