A comedy-drama about life aboard a Navy cargo ship in Pacific waters during World War II. The monotonous non-combat duty of a fun-loving crew is enlivened by a feud between the petty, intolerant captain and an impetuous, highly-respected cargo officer whose continuous efforts to get a transfer to combat duty are blocked by the captain.

Based on the play by Thomas Heggen and Joshua Logan from the novel by Thomas Heggen. DVD release of the 1955 motion picture in 1955. Special features: audio commentary by Jack Lemmon ; documentary excerpt of an Ed Sullivan "Toast of the town" tribute episode featuring the movie stars ; excerpt from the documentary "Fonda on Fonda" profiling Henry Fonda's involvement with the play and film ; production notes ; 9 theatrical trailers.