Follow the Fleet
In the Super-Dreadnought of Musical Shows
1936 · 1h 50m · Approved
Comedy, Romance
Directed by
Mark Sandrich
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Follow the Fleet
Overview
When the US Navy fleet docks at San Francisco, sailor Bake Baker tries to rekindle the flame with his old dancing partner, Sherry Martin, while Bake's buddy Bilge Smith romances Sherry's sister, Connie. But it's not all smooth sailing—Bake has a habit of losing Sherry's jobs for her and, despite Connie's dreams, Bilge is not ready to settle down.
Director and cast
- Mark Sandrich Director
- Fred Astaire as Bake Baker
- Ginger Rogers as Sherry Martin
- Randolph Scott as Bilge Smith
- Harriet Nelson as Connie Martin
- Astrid Allwyn as Mrs. Iris Manning
- Betty Grable as Singer in Trio
- Harry Beresford as Captain Hickey
- Russell Hicks as Jim Nolan
- Brooks Benedict as David Sullivan
- Ray Mayer Cast
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