The Ship That Wouldn't Die! (1945)

04/01/1945 (US) • Documentary • 8m

Overview

This short film focuses on the USS Franklin, an aircraft carrier that in March 1945 suffered heavy bombing damages and a massive toll on servicemen before returning to the U.S.

The Ship That Wouldn't Die! (1945)

04/01/1945 (US) • 8m

Documentary

Overview

This short film focuses on the USS Franklin, an aircraft carrier that in March 1945 suffered heavy bombing damages and a massive toll on servicemen before returning to the U.S.

Top Billed Cast

John B. Kennedy

Himself / Narrator (voice)

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

-

Keywords

ship

world war ii

wartime

u.s. navy

bombing

devastation

bomb attack

newsreel

aircraft carrier

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