Sailor Beware
“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.
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Sailor Beware Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2015-01-12
Top Cast
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Dean Martin
Al Crowthers
Jerry Lewis
Melvin Jones
Corinne Calvet
Corinne Calvet
Marion Marshall
Hilda Jones
Robert Strauss
CPO Lardoski
Leif Erickson
Commander Lane
Don Wilson
Mr. Chubby
Vince Edwards
Blayden
Skip Homeier
Mac
Dan Barton
'Bama
Mike Mahoney
Tiger
Mary Treen
Ginger
James Dean
Boxing Opponent's Second (uncredited)
Betty Hutton
Hetty Button (uncredited)
Duke Mitchell
Fight Second (uncredited)
Alan Dexter
Navy Physician (uncredited)
Norma Eberhardt
Girl (uncredited)
Don Haggerty
Lt. Connors (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 8, 1952
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hal Walker
- Screenplay & Story
- James B. Allardice, Martin Rackin
- Original Score
- Leigh Harline, Joseph J. Lilley
- Original Title
- Sailor Beware
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures, Wallis-Hazen Inc.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hal Walker
James B. Allardice, Martin Rackin, Kenyon Nicholson, Elwood Ullman, Charles Robinson
Leigh Harline, Joseph J. Lilley
Daniel L. Fapp
Warren Low
Hal B. Wallis
Department Leadership Roster
Hal Walker
Director
James B. Allardice
Screenplay
Martin Rackin
Screenplay
Hal B. Wallis
Producer
Leigh Harline
Original Music Composer
Joseph J. Lilley
Original Music Composer
Daniel L. Fapp
Director of Photography
Edith Head
Costume Design
Warren Low
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sailor Beware
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What is Sailor Beware about?
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.
Who directed Sailor Beware?
Sailor Beware was directed by Hal Walker.
Who stars in Sailor Beware?
The principal cast of Sailor Beware includes Dean Martin, Jerry Lewis, Corinne Calvet, Marion Marshall, Robert Strauss.
When was Sailor Beware released and how long is it?
Sailor Beware was released in 1952 with a total runtime of 1h 48m.
Who composed the musical score for Sailor Beware?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Sailor Beware was composed by Leigh Harline, Joseph J. Lilley.