Dangerous When Wet
“MGM's splashy Technicolor musical!”
Synopsis
The health conscious, dairy-farming Higgins family begin each day with an invigorating swim. One day, traveling health-tonic salesman, Windy Weebe, comes to town and suggests they could swim the English Channel. Sponsored by "Liquapep" and coached by Windy, the family arrive in Europe. There it is decided that daughter Katie is the only one strong enough to enter the contest. But while she should be focused on the difficult and risky task ahead, Katie is pursed by dashing Frenchman, André Lanet... This comedic musical is well remembered for the scene when Katie dreams she is swimming with cartoon characters Tom & Jerry!
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Dangerous When Wet (1953) Original Trailer [HD]
Type: Trailer • Published 2024-04-29
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Esther Williams
Katy Higgins
Fernando Lamas
Andre Lanet
Jack Carson
Windy Webbe
Charlotte Greenwood
Ma Higgins
Denise Darcel
Gigi Mignon
William Demarest
Pa Higgins
Donna Corcoran
Junior Higgins
Barbara Whiting
Suzie Higgins
Bunny Waters
Greta
Henri Letondal
Joubert
Paul Bryar
Pierre
Jack Raine
Stuart Frye
Richard Alexander
Egyptian Channel swimmer
Tudor Owen
Old Salt
Ann Codee
Mrs. Lanet
Leon Alton
Spectator at Photoshoot (uncredited)
Jimmy Aubrey
Bartender (uncredited)
Benjie Bancroft
Ship Passenger (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 18, 1953
Wide Cinema Exhibition
June 27, 2023
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Charles Walters
- Screenplay & Story
- Dorothy Kingsley, Johnny Mercer
- Original Score
- Arthur Schwartz
- Original Title
- Dangerous When Wet
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, French
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Charles Walters
Dorothy Kingsley, Johnny Mercer
Arthur Schwartz
Harold Rosson
John McSweeney Jr.
George Wells
Department Leadership Roster
Charles Walters
Director
Dorothy Kingsley
Writer
Helen Rose
Costume Design
Harold Rosson
Director of Photography
George Wells
Producer
Arthur Schwartz
Original Music Composer
John McSweeney Jr.
Editor
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is Dangerous When Wet about?
The health conscious, dairy-farming Higgins family begin each day with an invigorating swim. One day, traveling health-tonic salesman, Windy Weebe, comes to town and suggests they could swim the English Channel. Sponsored by "Liquapep" and coached by Windy, the family arrive in Europe. There it is decided that daughter Katie is the only one strong enough to enter the contest. But while she should be focused on the difficult and risky task ahead, Katie is pursed by dashing Frenchman, André Lanet... This comedic musical is well remembered for the scene when Katie dreams she is swimming with cartoon characters Tom & Jerry!
Who directed Dangerous When Wet?
Dangerous When Wet was directed by Charles Walters.
Who stars in Dangerous When Wet?
The principal cast of Dangerous When Wet includes Esther Williams, Fernando Lamas, Jack Carson, Charlotte Greenwood, Denise Darcel.
When was Dangerous When Wet released and how long is it?
Dangerous When Wet was released in 1953 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for Dangerous When Wet?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Dangerous When Wet was composed by Arthur Schwartz.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Dangerous When Wet?
Dangerous When Wet holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).