Comedy · United States of America · 1952 · 1h 48m

Sailor Beware

Sailor Beware poster
Director
Hal Walker
Cast
Dean Martin as Al Crowthers Jerry Lewis as Melvin Jones Corinne Calvet as Corinne Calvet Marion Marshall as Hilda Jones Robert Strauss as CPO Lardoski Leif Erickson as Commander Lane
Crew
Daniel L. Fapp — Director of Photography Warren Low — Editor Leigh Harline — Original Music Composer Joseph J. Lilley — Original Music Composer James B. Allardice — Screenplay Martin Rackin — Screenplay
Tagline

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

Synopsis

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.

Trailer Sailor Beware — Official Trailer
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Mood & Themes
submarineblack and whitekissingsailor
Key Collaborators
Hal Walker Director Daniel L. Fapp Director of Photography Warren Low Editor Leigh Harline Original Music Composer Joseph J. Lilley Original Music Composer James B. Allardice Screenplay Martin Rackin Screenplay Hal B. Wallis Producer Edith Head Costume Design
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