The Blue Peter (original title) (aka Navy Heroes) (1955)
Approved | 93 min | Adventure, History, Romance | December 1957 (USA)
The title is derived from the flag of England's Outward Bound Sea School at Aberdovey, Wales: Mike Merriworth, a Merchant Navy hero of the Korean War returns to England after three years of captivity in Communist hands, his mind confused by brain-washing and indoctrination at the hands of his captors, and accepts a post as an instructor at the Outward Bound Sea School. He is placed in charge of "Nelson Watch," which consists of twelve boys from all walks of British life, including the usual juvenile delinquent, a dictatorial bully and a kid afraid of heights. He is a harsh commander and fails to appreciate some of their problems in light of what he has been through.
Director: Wolf Rilla
Writers: Don Sharp (original story), John Pudney (screenplay)
Stars: Kieron Moore, Sarah Lawson, Greta Gynt
Approved | 93 min | Adventure, History, Romance | December 1957 (USA)
The title is derived from the flag of England's Outward Bound Sea School at Aberdovey, Wales: Mike Merriworth, a Merchant Navy hero of the Korean War returns to England after three years of captivity in Communist hands, his mind confused by brain-washing and indoctrination at the hands of his captors, and accepts a post as an instructor at the Outward Bound Sea School. He is placed in charge of "Nelson Watch," which consists of twelve boys from all walks of British life, including the usual juvenile delinquent, a dictatorial bully and a kid afraid of heights. He is a harsh commander and fails to appreciate some of their problems in light of what he has been through.
Director: Wolf Rilla
Writers: Don Sharp (original story), John Pudney (screenplay)
Stars: Kieron Moore, Sarah Lawson, Greta Gynt
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00:00Being top watch isn't enough. Look at these individual reports.
00:04Three or four boys at the bottom in the first week have done nothing at all.
00:07Surely you don't expect them to be as good as the boys at the top?
00:10They could have shown some improvement. They just haven't been given the chances.
00:13No, you've got the wrong captain, Mike.
00:15He's the only leader on the watch and the boys are satisfied?
00:17Have you asked them?
00:18No, I haven't, but they must be. They've become top watch.
00:20Mike, I want you to go and ask them. They'll tell you if they're not getting equal chances.
00:24Wait a minute. They're not equal.
00:26And you can't let them choose. What about discipline?
00:29They're not here to be regimented. Each one must have the opportunity to develop individually.
00:34What about Charlie's opportunity?
00:35This may be it. To see if he has it in him to rise above a setback.
00:38But surely it isn't...
00:39Mike, there's a lot you haven't learned about this place yet.
00:42Now take it slowly. Go and ask them. They're waiting for you.
00:53Everyone's here, sir, except Charlie and Tony.
00:55You all know what this is about.
00:58You have a chance to change your captain.
01:02Well?
01:03Go on, Roger.
01:07Some of us have been talking, sir.
01:09We want a change.
01:11Why?
01:15Well, I can't put him down just because he made you work hard.
01:18Orchids know so much the hard work we mind.
01:20But some of us have to do more than others, sir.
01:21Exactly. Especially the dirty jobs.
01:24Look, sir. As long as we're top watch, he doesn't care how we get there.
01:29We didn't lie to put it that way, you see, sir.
01:36All right. It's your decision.
01:38Now, whom do you want?
01:40I say Tony.
01:41I agree, sir.
01:42I suggest Pat.
01:45All right. That's enough.
01:47Hands up, those in favor of Tony.
01:50That's settled, then.
01:52Get along to the javelin field. I'll be with you in ten minutes.
01:55Charlie, I've got something to tell you.
01:57I'm afraid it's going to be a bit of a shock.
01:59Yes, sir?
02:00The watch have asked for a new captain.
02:03A new captain? Why?
02:05They've got the right to do that.
02:07But we're the top watch.
02:09That isn't important.
02:10Winning is always important.
02:12They say they're not getting equal chances.
02:14That's because they're not equal.
02:16You'd be mad if you thought otherwise.
02:18Naturally, some are better at some things than others, but...
02:22I'm sorry, sir.
02:23It's all right.