Crash Dive
by Archie Mayo
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Actor: Anne Baxter, Dame May Whitty, Dana Andrews, James Gleason, Tyrone PowerDirector: Archie Mayo
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Original Language)
Format: Color, DVD-Video, Full Screen, NTSC
Picture Format: 1.33:1
Running Time: 105 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2004-05-25
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Studio: 20th Century Fox
Movie Reviews of Crash Dive
Movie Review: Tyrone Power and WWII
Summary: 4 Stars
This is a Tyrone Power movie, everything and everyone else is background. There is nothing wrong with this since Tyrone Power is an excellent actor, as good as his press releases would have you believe, and he was attractive to say the least. The only reason I gave it 4 stars was because of Dana Andrews, who I personally consider a weak actor. Anne Baxter, on the other hand, is Power's match in the acting arena (All About Eve, The Razor's Edge). She is not given the opportunity here with predictable lines and an unbelieveable wardrobe she manages to pack in a couple of suitcases for several days, as well as leaving her charges on their own until early morning while she dances and drinks with Mr. Power (who could blame her) at an embassy gathering. Although contrived, with Tyrone Power in the lead, you know it is contrived but you don't mind since he let's you know it is by the way he approaches the part.
On the military side, after all this is WWII, Ben Carter gives one of the more memorable performances as an AA aboard a submarine. Not only is he given a lot of screen time for a cook, he is an important part of the ship and the last scene with him and Tyrone Power swimming to the submarine together. They have to go underwater because of the oil on the surface and dialog is humorous and realistic. (Tyrone Power to Carter: "Do you know how to swim underwater?" Carter: "No, but I'm learning right now.") James Gleason is good and it has the usual Ra!Ra! at the end.
I think, for me, the movie touched on all those aspects of WWII that were so important at the time and have relevance today: Separation, relationships put on hold, events totally out of your control, death at any time, time at shore being jam packed because it doesn't last long and it may be your last time and the idea that the crew was a team.
Direction is excellent and Tyrone Power gives a master class at the end on patriotism masquerading as a speech about the Navy. All in all, Dame Mae Whitty, an excellent actress and perfect in this (as usual), adds to the humor and the fun.
I recorded it as soon as I could off TV. Now, I'm glad it's on DVD. Get your copy and watch it on a war movie night in your home, with plenty of wine (or beer) and lots of greasy popcorn.
Summary of Crash Dive
En route to submarine duty in Washington, naval officer Lt. Stewart (Tyrone Power) meets the enchanting Jean Hewitt (Anne Baxter). He begins a whirlwind courtship, unaware she is already engaged to the commander (Dana Andrews) under whom he is about to serve. Just when both men learn they are in love with the same woman, they are forced to work closely on a dangerous commando raid against Nazi tankers.Action & Adventure DVD Video
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