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Follow the Fleet

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1936 | 110 min | Comedy, Romance

Sunday Safe Betearly rating

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It earned strong reviews (83% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had little lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for romantics and anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Top Hat or Victor/Victoria, start here.
The mood
Light and funny, romantic.
The pace
Breezy, at 1 hr 50 min.
What might put you off
Made in 1936: an older pace and style.

When the US Navy fleet docks at San Francisco, sailor Bake Baker tries to rekindle the flame with his old dancing partner, Sherry Martin, while Bake's buddy Bilge Smith romances Sherry's sister, Connie. But it's not all smooth sailing—Bake has a habit of losing Sherry's jobs for her and, despite Connie's dreams, Bilge is not ready to settle down.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    83% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Box office & staying powerSolid

    $3 million worldwide on a $747K budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactBelow par

    About 13K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Mark Sandrich

  • Fred AstaireBake Baker
  • Ginger RogersSherry Martin
  • Randolph ScottBilge Smith
  • Harriet NelsonConnie Martin
  • Astrid AllwynIris Manning
  • Betty GrableSinger in Trio
  • Harry BeresfordCaptain Hickey
  • Russell HicksJim Nolan
  • Brooks BenedictDavid Sullivan
  • Ray MayerDopey Williams