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Sailor Beware
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Sailor Beware

1952-02-08 · 108 min · ★ 6.2

Comedy

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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Directors
Hal Walker
Production companies
Paramount Pictures, Wallis-Hazen Inc.
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Dean MartinDean MartinAl Crowthers
Jerry LewisJerry LewisMelvin Jones
Corinne CalvetCorinne CalvetCorinne Calvet
Marion MarshallMarion MarshallHilda Jones
Robert StraussRobert StraussCPO Lardoski
Leif EricksonLeif EricksonCommander Lane
Don WilsonDon WilsonMr. Chubby
Vince EdwardsVince EdwardsBlayden
Skip HomeierSkip HomeierMac
Dan BartonDan Barton'Bama
Mike MahoneyMike MahoneyTiger
Mary TreenMary TreenGinger
James DeanJames DeanBoxing Opponent's Second (uncredited)
Betty HuttonBetty HuttonHetty Button (uncredited)
Duke MitchellDuke MitchellFight Second (uncredited)
Alan DexterAlan DexterNavy Physician (uncredited)
Norma EberhardtNorma EberhardtGirl (uncredited)
Don HaggertyDon HaggertyLt. Connors (uncredited)
Kenner G. KempKenner G. KempBit Role (uncredited)
Suzanne RidgwaySuzanne RidgwayBathing Suit Model on TV (uncredited)

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