Mouthy riveter Chesty O'Conner (James Cagney) has a running feud with Navy Chief Petty Officer Biff Martin (Pat O'Brien). Chesty gets knocked out in a fight and Biff gets the girl. Chesty joins the Navy to get even with Biff.
The basic premise doesn't really make much sense. Why would he join the Navy to be a lower rank to Biff? He wouldn't do it unless he's drunk. If one ignores that, this is a fun Cagney flick. Cagney is being his little big man character. Pat O'Brien is a good opposite. Frank McHugh is a solid clueless sidekick. This comedy actually got a nomination for the Best Picture Oscar.
The basic premise doesn't really make much sense. Why would he join the Navy to be a lower rank to Biff? He wouldn't do it unless he's drunk. If one ignores that, this is a fun Cagney flick. Cagney is being his little big man character. Pat O'Brien is a good opposite. Frank McHugh is a solid clueless sidekick. This comedy actually got a nomination for the Best Picture Oscar.