On this day in 1955,  WARNER BROTHERS released MISTER ROBERTS. Jointly directed by JOHN FORD and MERVYN LeROY, this filmed adaptation of the smash Broadway play about life on a not very important Navy ship during WWII was a huge crowd pleaser. The all-star cast includes HENRY FONDA, JAMES CAGNEY, JACK LEMMON and WILLIAM POWELL.  A great film!