S.O.S Tidal Wave
“The March Of Crime! Televised on a coast-to-coast hook-up by an underworld lord whose weapons are the latest wonders of science.”
Synopsis
A news reporter-commentator at a combined radio-television broadcasting station gives up his stand against the election of a corrupt mayoral candidate after a gangster threatens his family. Features tidal wave stock footage from RKO's "Deluge" (1933), q.v.
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Ralph Byrd
Jeff Shannon
Kay Sutton
Laurel Shannon
Frank Jenks
Peaches Jackson
Marc Lawrence
Melvin Sutter
George Barbier
Uncle Dan Carter
Mickey Kuhn
Buddy Shannon
Oscar O'Shea
Mike Halloran
Dorothy Lee
Mable
Ferris Taylor
Clifford Farrow
Smiley Burnette
Voice of Felix the Dummy
Raymond Bailey
Roy Nixon
Don 'Red' Barry
Curly Parsons
Hooper Atchley
Roy Barcroft
Lynton Brent
New York Teletype Operator
Richard Cramer
Short-Order Cook
Roy Darmour
John Dilson
Appleby
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 2, 1939
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John H. Auer
- Screenplay & Story
- Maxwell Shane, James Webb, Gordon Kahn
- Original Title
- S.O.S Tidal Wave
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 2m
- Production Studios
- Republic Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John H. Auer
Maxwell Shane, James Webb, Gordon Kahn
Department Leadership Roster
Maxwell Shane
Writer
John H. Auer
Director
Gordon Kahn
Writer
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 S.O.S Tidal Wave
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is S.O.S Tidal Wave about?
A news reporter-commentator at a combined radio-television broadcasting station gives up his stand against the election of a corrupt mayoral candidate after a gangster threatens his family. Features tidal wave stock footage from RKO's "Deluge" (1933), q.v.
Who directed S.O.S Tidal Wave?
S.O.S Tidal Wave was directed by John H. Auer.
Who stars in S.O.S Tidal Wave?
The principal cast of S.O.S Tidal Wave includes Ralph Byrd, Kay Sutton, Frank Jenks, Marc Lawrence, George Barbier.
When was S.O.S Tidal Wave released and how long is it?
S.O.S Tidal Wave was released in 1939 with a total runtime of 1h 2m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for S.O.S Tidal Wave?
S.O.S Tidal Wave holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).