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Sailor Beware

  • 19521952
  • Not RatedNot Rated
  • 1h 48m
IMDb RATING
6.2/10
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Sailor Beware (1952)
Official Trailer
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  • Comedy
  • Musical
  • Romance
Although allergic to kissing girls, Seaman Melvin Jones, through a fluke TV appearance, gets the undeserved reputation of a great kisser dubbed "Mr. Temptation" and is pursued by amorous you... Read allAlthough allergic to kissing girls, Seaman Melvin Jones, through a fluke TV appearance, gets the undeserved reputation of a great kisser dubbed "Mr. Temptation" and is pursued by amorous young females.Although allergic to kissing girls, Seaman Melvin Jones, through a fluke TV appearance, gets the undeserved reputation of a great kisser dubbed "Mr. Temptation" and is pursued by amorous young females.
IMDb RATING
6.2/10
1.3K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Hal Walker
  • Writers
    • James B. Allardice(screenplay)
    • Martin Rackin(screenplay)
    • John Grant(additional dialogue)
  • Stars
    • Dean Martin
    • Jerry Lewis
    • Corinne Calvet
Top credits
  • Director
    • Hal Walker
  • Writers
    • James B. Allardice(screenplay)
    • Martin Rackin(screenplay)
    • John Grant(additional dialogue)
  • Stars
    • Dean Martin
    • Jerry Lewis
    • Corinne Calvet
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 15User reviews
    • 8Critic reviews
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  • Videos1

    Sailor Beware
    Trailer 2:21
    Sailor Beware

    Photos73

    Jerry Lewis in Sailor Beware (1952)
    "Sailor Beware" Jack Benny with Jerry Lewis on the set 1952 Paramount / **I.V.
    Franca Faldini in Sailor Beware (1952)
    Jerry Lewis and Dean Martin in Sailor Beware (1952)
    Jerry Lewis, Dean Martin, and Robert Strauss in Sailor Beware (1952)
    Jerry Lewis and Dean Martin in Sailor Beware (1952)
    Jerry Lewis in Sailor Beware (1952)
    James Dean in Sailor Beware (1952)
    James Dean in Sailor Beware (1952)
    Jerry Lewis and Robert Strauss in Sailor Beware (1952)
    James Dean, Jerry Lewis, and Dean Martin in Sailor Beware (1952)
    James Dean, Jerry Lewis, and Dean Martin in Sailor Beware (1952)

    Top cast

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    Dean Martin
    Dean Martin
    • Al Crowthersas Al Crowthers
    Jerry Lewis
    Jerry Lewis
    • Melvin Jonesas Melvin Jones
    Corinne Calvet
    Corinne Calvet
    • Corinne Calvetas Corinne Calvet
    Marion Marshall
    Marion Marshall
    • Hilda Jonesas Hilda Jones
    Robert Strauss
    Robert Strauss
    • CPO Lardoskias CPO Lardoski
    Leif Erickson
    Leif Erickson
    • Cmdr. Laneas Cmdr. Lane
    Don Wilson
    Don Wilson
    • Mr. Chubbyas Mr. Chubby
    Vince Edwards
    Vince Edwards
    • Blaydenas Blayden
    • (as Vincent Edwards)
    Skip Homeier
    Skip Homeier
    • Macas Mac
    Dan Barton
    • 'Bamaas 'Bama
    Mike Mahoney
    • Tigeras Tiger
    Mary Treen
    Mary Treen
    • Gingeras Ginger
    Danny Arnold
    • Turkas Turk
    • (uncredited)
    Freddie Baker
    • Specialty Danceras Specialty Dancer
    • (uncredited)
    Richard Bergren
    • Shore Patrolas Shore Patrol
    • (uncredited)
    John Bishop
    • Officeras Officer
    • (uncredited)
    Drew Cahill
    • Bullas Bull
    • (uncredited)
    Robert Carson
    Robert Carson
    • Navy Captainas Navy Captain
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Hal Walker
    • Writers
      • James B. Allardice(screenplay)
      • Martin Rackin(screenplay)
      • John Grant(additional dialogue)
    • All cast & crew
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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The boxing scene was "written" by Jerry Lewis, who demanded an extra $50,000 for it, which he then donated to the Muscular Dystrophy Association.
    • Goofs
      In the beginning of the movie, the Recruiting Officer addresses Chief Lardoski as "Petty Officer". A Chief Petty Officer is never addressed as "Petty Officer". The Recruiting Officer should have addressed him as "Chief Lardoski".
    • Quotes

      Melvin Jones: Excuse me, handsome.

      CPO Lardoski: Where do you get that handsome stuff?

      Melvin Jones: Didn't I hear that man call you a pretty officer?

      CPO Lardoski: [Growling] He said, "Petty officer."

      [Melvin sticks his tongue out at him behind his back]

    • Connections
      Featured in Hollywood: The Gift of Laughter (1982)
    • Soundtracks
      SAILOR'S' POLKA
      Lyrics by Mack David

      Music by Jerry Livingston

    User reviews15

    Review
    Top review
    6/10
    Amazing and curious
    When I see these old Martin and Lewis films again, I'm always amazed and curious. Curious as to why I found them so funny when I saw them at the time of their release and amazed that I enjoyed them so much. Martin was always the essence of Mr. Cool. Good looks, smooth with the chicks and that soft Italian voice. Lewis was always a loose cannon, with his goofy slapstick and sentimental shifts. This film is typical with an implausible story and lots of crazy situations but memorable mostly for (later-to-be) screen legend, James Dean's first film lines, "That man's a professional!"

    You can't judge these films on the same level as today's comedy. Martin had a style of his own and showed he could act in later films. Lewis just kept being Lewis, which if you enjoyed him, you caught his later films (I'd outgrown him by then and thought Geisha boy was one of the silliest films I've ever seen). He could never do a prat-fall like Peter Sellers nor be as genuinely goofy as Robin Williams, but he could tickle your funny bone at times.
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    13
    • artzau
    • Sep 14, 2001

    Details

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    • Release date
      • February 9, 1952 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • At Sea with the Navy
    • Filming locations
      • Naval Training Center, San Diego, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Wallis-Hazen
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 48 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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