Sailor Beware

"They go down to the sea in ships… and come up with oceans of LAUGHTER!"

1952 1h 48m EN

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6.2

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★6.2TMDB · 34★6.2IMDB · 1,481

Comedy

Synopsis

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Meeting in a navy recruiting line, Al Crowthers and Melvin Jones become friends. Al has tried to enlist before, but was always rejected. He keeps trying so that he can impress women. Melvin, is allergic to women's cosmetics and his doctor prescribed ocean travel, so he decided to join the navy.

“They go down to the sea in ships… and come up with oceans of LAUGHTER!”

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Cast

Dean Martin
Al Crowthers
Jerry Lewis
Melvin Jones
Corinne Calvet
Corinne Calvet
Marion Marshall
Hilda Jones
Robert Strauss
CPO Lardoski
Leif Erickson
Commander Lane
Don Wilson
Mr. Chubby
Vince Edwards
Blayden

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Hal Walker
Writers: James B. Allardice, Martin Rackin
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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ERA

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74 years old — a genuine piece of film history.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Hal Walker, shot by Daniel L. Fapp. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Leigh Harline. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Warren Low shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis and Corinne Calvet carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "They go down to the sea in ships… and come up with oceans of LAUGHTER!".

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0043989 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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WILD

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Only 34 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Hal Walker directs. Daniel L. Fapp behind the camera. Leigh Harline scores. Warren Low cuts. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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174 years old — a genuine piece of film history.
2Directed by Hal Walker, shot by Daniel L. Fapp. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
3Original score by Leigh Harline. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
4Editor Warren Low shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis and Corinne Calvet carry the top of the cast.
6Marketing tagline: "They go down to the sea in ships… and come up with oceans of LAUGHTER!".
7IMDB entry: tt0043989 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
8Only 34 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.