Dunked in the Deep
“The Stooges foil a spy carrying secret microfilm in watermelons.”
Synopsis
The stooges are tricked into becoming stowaways by their neighbor "Borscht", a spy for an enemy country. Stranded on a freighter on the high seas, they discover that their friend has concealed some stolen microfilm in watermelons they brought aboard for him. After a wild chase, they subdue Borscht and recover the microfilm.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
November 3, 1949
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jules White
- Screenplay & Story
- Felix Adler
- Original Title
- Dunked in the Deep
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 17m
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jules White
Felix Adler
Vincent J. Farrar
Edwin H. Bryant
Jules White
Department Leadership Roster
Jules White
Director
Felix Adler
Writer
Edwin H. Bryant
Editor
Jules White
Producer
Vincent J. Farrar
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dunked in the Deep
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What is Dunked in the Deep about?
The stooges are tricked into becoming stowaways by their neighbor "Borscht", a spy for an enemy country. Stranded on a freighter on the high seas, they discover that their friend has concealed some stolen microfilm in watermelons they brought aboard for him. After a wild chase, they subdue Borscht and recover the microfilm.
Who directed Dunked in the Deep?
Dunked in the Deep was directed by Jules White.
Who stars in Dunked in the Deep?
The principal cast of Dunked in the Deep includes Shemp Howard, Moe Howard, Larry Fine, Gene Roth.
When was Dunked in the Deep released and how long is it?
Dunked in the Deep was released in 1949 with a total runtime of 17m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Dunked in the Deep?
Dunked in the Deep holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).