Commotion on the Ocean
“The Biggest Wave of Wackiness yet!”
Synopsis
The stooges are would-be reporters, who are tricked into becoming stowaways by "Borscht", a spy for an enemy country. Stranded on a freighter on the high seas, they discover that Borscht 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 8, 1956
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jules White
- Screenplay & Story
- Felix Adler
- Original Title
- Commotion on the Ocean
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 17m
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jules White
Felix Adler
Ray Cory
Harold White
Jules White
Department Leadership Roster
Jules White
Director
Felix Adler
Writer
Ray Cory
Director of Photography
Harold White
Editor
Jules White
Producer
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 Commotion on the Ocean
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What is Commotion on the Ocean about?
The stooges are would-be reporters, who are tricked into becoming stowaways by "Borscht", a spy for an enemy country. Stranded on a freighter on the high seas, they discover that Borscht 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 Commotion on the Ocean?
Commotion on the Ocean was directed by Jules White.
Who stars in Commotion on the Ocean?
The principal cast of Commotion on the Ocean includes Shemp Howard, Larry Fine, Moe Howard, Gene Roth, Emil Sitka.
When was Commotion on the Ocean released and how long is it?
Commotion on the Ocean was released in 1956 with a total runtime of 17m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Commotion on the Ocean?
Commotion on the Ocean holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).