Fighting Sea-Fleas 80 years old

First half of film portrays life in port, including rum issue, distribution of letters, and taking on ammunition, the remainder tells the story of an action against German S-boats, in a stock-shot compilation including some captured film. Officers briefed; boats leave harbour, put to sea, "action", a Nazi naval flag is reclaimed from wreckage in the sea, and the motor torpedo boat (MTB) returns to port flying it below the British White Ensign. Film ends with a sequence showing the funeral of a Canadian seaman.

Credits

Fighting Sea-Fleas Cast

Name Character
Lorne Greene He was 29, 72 years old when he died as Narrator (voice)

Fighting Sea-Fleas Crew

Name Department
Sydney Newman as Director. He was 26 (80) years old when He died Directing
Fighting Sea-Fleas (80 years)

  • Release day: Monday, March 13, 1944
  • Runtime: 11 minutes