PamelaShort Review of Corvette K-225

Corvette K-225 (1943)

" Randolph Scott Rides The Treacherous North Atlantic "

[8/10 · 26 September 2013]

This fine above average film about the Royal Canadian Navy, is a perfect showcase for Randolph Scott to prove his versatility as an actor, out of the saddle of westerns. He gives a strong performance as Lieut. Commander MacClain, in charge of a Royal Canadian corvette cruiser, dedicated to keeping the troops safe from enemy submarine attack. Ella Raines is his on shore love interest, but her role is not the focal part in this story. Basically, it revolves around on the danger- ridden journey from Halifax to Britain with the tenseness adequately heightened by the use of actual World War 2 combat action. The film includes a colourful cast of characters, Barry Fitzgerald, James Brown, Andy Devine, Noah Beery Jr, Fuzzy Knight and even a quick look at relatively newcomer Robert Mitchum, who all help to move the story along with a satisfactory pace. This movie gives a good representation of the valiant and crucial role, convoy escorts of the Atlantic played in the help to win the war. I really appreciated watching Corvette K-225, because it doesn't mire down with any unnecessary romantic story lines.