Submarine D-1
“A Battle of Wits and Hearts becomes a Battle of Life beneath the sea!”
Synopsis
Butch Rogers and Sock McGillis are old submarine hands stationed in Panama. On land, Butch and Sock battle over pretty Ann Sawyer. At sea and underwater, however, our two heroes are inseparable.
Top Cast
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Pat O'Brien
Butch Rogers
George Brent
Lt. Commander Dan Matthews
Wayne Morris
"Sock" McGillis
Frank McHugh
"Lucky" Jones
Doris Weston
Ann Sawyer
Henry O'Neill
Admiral Thomas
Dennie Moore
Arabella
Veda Ann Borg
Dolly
Regis Toomey
Tom Callan
Nina Quartero
Panama Percentage Girl
Rosella Towne
Mary
Pat Flaherty
Louie - Disagreeable Bluejacket at Panama
Anna Demetrio
Panamanian Lottery Ticket Seller
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 27, 1937
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lloyd Bacon
- Screenplay & Story
- Warren Duff, Lawrence Kimble, Frank Wead
- Original Score
- Max Steiner
- Original Title
- Submarine D-1
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lloyd Bacon
Warren Duff, Lawrence Kimble, Frank Wead
Max Steiner
Arthur Edeson
William Holmes
Department Leadership Roster
Lloyd Bacon
Director
Arthur Edeson
Director of Photography
Warren Duff
Screenplay
Lawrence Kimble
Screenplay
Max Steiner
Original Music Composer
Howard Shoup
Costume Design
Frank Wead
Screenplay
William Holmes
Editor
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.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Submarine D-1.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Submarine D-1
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Submarine D-1 about?
Butch Rogers and Sock McGillis are old submarine hands stationed in Panama. On land, Butch and Sock battle over pretty Ann Sawyer. At sea and underwater, however, our two heroes are inseparable.
Who directed Submarine D-1?
Submarine D-1 was directed by Lloyd Bacon.
Who stars in Submarine D-1?
The principal cast of Submarine D-1 includes Pat O'Brien, George Brent, Wayne Morris, Frank McHugh, Doris Weston.
When was Submarine D-1 released and how long is it?
Submarine D-1 was released in 1937 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
Who composed the musical score for Submarine D-1?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Submarine D-1 was composed by Max Steiner.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Submarine D-1?
Submarine D-1 holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).