Richard Houston (played by Richard Arlen) is a protagonist in Minesweeper.
Former Navy lieutenant who deserted for gambling debts and assumed the alias James Smith to rejoin service. He serves on a minesweeper in San Diego harbor, navigates a love triangle, and ultimately sacrifices himself to detonate an acoustic mine, earning a posthumous medal. Mary Smith (played by Jean Parker) is a protagonist in Minesweeper.
Niece of Chief Petty Officer Fixit Smith and the object of affection for both Houston and Seaman Nash. She learns of Houston's gambling debt and his subsequent sacrifice, grieving his death and the responsibility she feels.
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Characters
Richard Houston
(played by Richard Arlen) — protagonist
Former Navy lieutenant who deserted for gambling debts and assumed the alias James Smith to rejoin service. He serves on a minesweeper in San Diego harbor, navigates a love triangle, and ultimately sa...
Mary Smith
(played by Jean Parker) — protagonist
Niece of Chief Petty Officer Fixit Smith and the object of affection for both Houston and Seaman Nash. She learns of Houston's gambling debt and his subsequent sacrifice, grieving his death and the re...
Key Relationships
Richard Houston → Mary Smith
(Romantic Love Interest)
Story Analysis
A deserter's journey from guilt and secrecy to heroic sacrifice and posthumous recognition during World War II.
Plot Progression
Desertion & Reenlistment
Love & Gambling Crisis
Guilt & Confession
Volunteer & Dive Operation
Sacrifice & Redemption
Directed by William Berke
Minesweeper (1943) · 5.2/10 · action, adventure, drama, romance, war
