Coast Guard
"Arm in arm...FOR THE GLORY OF THE SERVICE. Fist to fist...FOR THE HAND OF A GIRL!"
Originally released in 1939. Coast Guard is a drama/romance film. directed by Edward Ludwig. At just 72 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Randolph Scott, Frances Dee, and Ralph Bellamy
Synopsis
Steady, dependable Coast Guard Lieutenant Raymond "Ray" Dower and reckless aviator Thomas "Speed" Bradshaw are the closest of friends. Ray saves the life of Captain Tobias Bliss, tramp steamer skipper, in a daring rescue at sea. Speed flies the injured man back to the base hospital, where the two officers later visit him. There Ray meets Nancy Bliss, Bliss' grand-daughter, and falls in love with her. Speed meets her at a dance and urges Ray to propose before some other guy does. Ray is assigned to flood rescue duty, and Speed and Nancy start going out together and discover they are in love.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 4, 1939
86 years ago
Runtime
1h 12m
72 minutes total
User Rating
5.0/10
Mixed (3 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Randolph Scott
as Thomas 'Speed' Bradshaw
Frances Dee
as Nancy Bliss
Ralph Bellamy
as Raymond Dower
Walter Connolly
as Tobias Bliss
Warren Hymer
as O'Hara
Robert Middlemass
as Capt. Lyons
Stanley Andrews
as Comdr. Hooker
Edmund MacDonald
as Lt. Thompson
Harry Anderson
as Sailor (uncredited)
Raymond Bailey
as First Officer (uncredited)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Columbia Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Coast Guard about?
Steady, dependable Coast Guard Lieutenant Raymond "Ray" Dower and reckless aviator Thomas "Speed" Bradshaw are the closest of friends. Ray saves the life of Captain Tobias Bliss, tramp steamer skip...
Who directed Coast Guard?
Coast Guard was directed by Edward Ludwig.
How long is Coast Guard?
Coast Guard has a runtime of 1 hours and 12 minutes (72 minutes total).
When was Coast Guard released?
Coast Guard was released on August 4, 1939 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Coast Guard?
The main cast of Coast Guard includes Randolph Scott, Frances Dee, Ralph Bellamy, Walter Connolly, Warren Hymer.