Submarine Alert
“Calling All Agents! STAND BY FOR THRILLS! ADVENTURE! ACTION!”
Synopsis
Nazi spies use a stolen shortwave transmitter prototype to broadcast top secret shipping info to an offshore Japanese sub. To nab the spy ring, the Government has the West Coast's top radio engineers fired and shadowed to see if the Nazis recruit them to complete work on the prototype radio. Radio engineer Lew Deerhold, a resident alien without a job to pay for his adorable little ward Gina's life-saving operation, falls prey to the spy ring, and is swept up in a maelstrom of deceit and danger.
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Richard Arlen
Lewis J. 'Lee' Deerhold
Wendy Barrie
Ann Patterson
Nils Asther
Dr. Arthur Huneker
Roger Pryor
G.B. Fleming
Abner Biberman
Commander Toyo
Marc Lawrence
Vincent Bela
John Miljan
Mr. Bambridge / Capt. Haigas
Patsy Nash
Tina Deerhold
Ralph Sanford
Agent Freddie Grayson
Jack Carr
Old Mill Gate Guard
Dwight Frye
Haldine (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 28, 1943
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Frank McDonald
- Screenplay & Story
- Maxwell Shane
- Original Score
- Freddie Rich
- Original Title
- Submarine Alert
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 6m
- Production Studios
- Pine-Thomas Productions, Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Frank McDonald
Maxwell Shane
Freddie Rich
Fred Jackman Jr.
Department Leadership Roster
Frank McDonald
Director
Maxwell Shane
Screenplay
Fred Jackman Jr.
Director of Photography
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 Submarine Alert
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What is Submarine Alert about?
Nazi spies use a stolen shortwave transmitter prototype to broadcast top secret shipping info to an offshore Japanese sub. To nab the spy ring, the Government has the West Coast's top radio engineers fired and shadowed to see if the Nazis recruit them to complete work on the prototype radio. Radio engineer Lew Deerhold, a resident alien without a job to pay for his adorable little ward Gina's life-saving operation, falls prey to the spy ring, and is swept up in a maelstrom of deceit and danger.
Who directed Submarine Alert?
Submarine Alert was directed by Frank McDonald.
Who stars in Submarine Alert?
The principal cast of Submarine Alert includes Richard Arlen, Wendy Barrie, Nils Asther, Roger Pryor, Abner Biberman.
When was Submarine Alert released and how long is it?
Submarine Alert was released in 1943 with a total runtime of 1h 6m.
Who composed the musical score for Submarine Alert?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Submarine Alert was composed by Freddie Rich.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Submarine Alert?
Submarine Alert holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).