Sailor Beware (1952)
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- Not Rated
- 1h 48min
- Comedy, Musical
- 09 Feb 1952 (USA)
- Movie
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.
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Cast verified as complete
| Dean Martin | ... |
Al Crowthers
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| Jerry Lewis | ... |
Melvin Jones
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| Corinne Calvet | ... |
Corinne Calvet
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| Marion Marshall | ... |
Hilda Jones
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| Robert Strauss | ... |
CPO Lardoski
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| Leif Erickson | ... |
Cmdr. Lane
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| Don Wilson | ... |
Mr. Chubby
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| Vince Edwards | ... |
Blayden
(as Vincent Edwards)
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| Skip Homeier | ... |
Mac
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Dan Barton | ... |
'Bama
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Mike Mahoney | ... |
Tiger
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| Mary Treen | ... |
Ginger
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Danny Arnold | ... |
Turk (uncredited)
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Freddie Baker | ... |
Specialty Dancer (uncredited)
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Richard Bergren | ... |
Shore Patrol (uncredited)
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John Bishop | ... |
Officer (uncredited)
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Drew Cahill | ... |
Bull (uncredited)
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| Robert Carson | ... |
Navy Captain (uncredited)
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Richard Clayton | ... |
Yeoman (uncredited)
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| John Close | ... |
Hospital Corpsman (uncredited)
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Dan Cressey | ... |
Petty Officer (uncredited)
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Jim Davies | ... |
Yeoman First Class / Handler (uncredited)
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| James Dean | ... |
Boxing Opponent's Second (uncredited)
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| Alan Dexter | ... |
Navy Physician (uncredited)
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Darren Dublin | ... |
Usher (uncredited)
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| Jimmie Dundee | ... |
Bartender (uncredited)
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| Norma Eberhardt | ... |
Bit Role (uncredited)
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| Richard Emory | ... |
Petty Officer (uncredited)
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| Franca Faldini | ... |
Bit Role (uncredited)
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| James Flavin | ... |
Petty Officer (uncredited)
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Stephen Gregory | ... |
McDurk (uncredited)
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| Don Haggerty | ... |
Lt. Connors (uncredited)
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| Chuck Hamilton | ... |
Doorman (uncredited)
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| Jerry Hausner | ... |
Corpsman (uncredited)
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| Louis Jean Heydt | ... |
Naval Doctor (uncredited)
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| Betty Hutton | ... |
Hetty Button (uncredited)
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Jerry James | ... |
Shore Patrol (uncredited)
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| Richard Karlan | ... |
Guard (uncredited)
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Walter Kelley | ... |
Yeoman (uncredited)
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| Kenner G. Kemp | ... |
Bit Role (uncredited)
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| Al Kikume | ... |
Headwaiter (uncredited)
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Charles La Torre | ... |
First Brother (uncredited)
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| Mike Lally | ... |
Officer at Ringside (uncredited)
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Freddie Letuli | ... |
Specialty Dancer (uncredited)
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| Donald MacBride | ... |
Chief Bos'n Mate (uncredited)
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Tela Mansfield | ... |
Specialty Dancer (uncredited)
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Tani Marsh | ... |
Specialty Dancer (uncredited)
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Irene Martin | ... |
Girl (uncredited)
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Bobby Mayo | ... |
Cameo appearance (uncredited)
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Eddie Mayo | ... |
Cameo appearance (uncredited)
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Roger McGee | ... |
Yeoman (uncredited)
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Larry McGrath | ... |
Referee (uncredited)
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Marimba Merrymakers | ... |
Themselves (uncredited)
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Duke Mitchell | ... |
Fight Second (uncredited)
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| Ralph Montgomery | ... |
Civilian Workman (uncredited)
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| Mary Murphy | ... |
Girl (uncredited)
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Joe Recht | ... |
Usher (uncredited)
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| Marshall Reed | ... |
Hospital Corpsman (uncredited)
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| Suzanne Ridgway | ... |
Bathing Suit Model on TV (uncredited)
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| Elaine Riley | ... |
Commentator (uncredited)
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Carl Saxe | ... |
Shore Patrol (uncredited)
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Jack Shea | ... |
Shore Patrol (uncredited)
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Eddie Lou Simms | ... |
Killer Jackson (uncredited)
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Darr Smith | ... |
Jeff Spencer (uncredited)
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| Dick Stabile | ... |
Band Leader (uncredited)
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| Bert Stevens | ... |
Officer at Ringside (uncredited)
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| Elaine Stewart | ... |
Lt. Saunders (uncredited)
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Dan Willis | ... |
Sailor (uncredited)
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| Terry Wilson | ... |
Shore Patrol (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Hal Walker | ||
Written by
| James B. Allardice | ... | (screenplay) (as James Allardice) and |
| Martin Rackin | ... | (screenplay) |
| John Grant | ... | (additional dialogue) |
| Elwood Ullman | ... | (adaptation) |
| Kenyon Nicholson | ... | (play) and |
| Charles Robinson | ... | (play) |
Produced by
| Hal B. Wallis | ... | producer (as Hal Wallis) |
Music by
| Leigh Harline | ... | (uncredited) |
| Joseph J. Lilley | ... | (uncredited) |
Cinematography by
| Daniel L. Fapp | ... | director of photography |
Editorial Department
| Warren Low | ... | editorial supervisor |
Art Direction by
| Henry Bumstead | ||
| Hal Pereira | ||
Set Decoration by
| Sam Comer | ||
| Bertram C. Granger | ... | (as Bertram Granger) |
Costume Design by
| Edith Head | ||
Makeup Department
| Wally Westmore | ... | makeup supervisor |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Charles C. Coleman | ... | assistant director (as C.C. Coleman) |
Sound Department
| Harry D. Mills | ... | sound recordist (as Harry Mills) |
| Walter Oberst | ... | sound recordist |
| C.J. 'Mickey' Emerson | ... | cable man (uncredited) |
Visual Effects by
| Farciot Edouart | ... | process photography |
| Gordon Jennings | ... | special photographic effects |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Joan Joseff | ... | costume jeweller (uncredited) |
Music Department
| Joseph J. Lilley | ... | music director |
| Sidney Cutner | ... | orchestrator (uncredited) |
| Gus Levene | ... | orchestrator (uncredited) |
| George Parrish | ... | orchestrator (uncredited) |
| Leo Shuken | ... | orchestrator (uncredited) |
| Van Cleave | ... | orchestrator (uncredited) |
| Jack Virgil | ... | orchestrator (uncredited) |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Paramount Pictures (1952) (United States) (theatrical)
- Paramount British Pictures (1952) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Film AB Paramount (1952) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- Paramount Pictures (1952) (Norway) (theatrical)
- American Broadcasting Company (ABC) (1973) (United States) (tv)
- Warner Home Video (2014) (United States) (DVD)
- WME Home Entertainment (2016) (Germany) (DVD)
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Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Because of a misunderstanding Melvin Jones is inducted into the Navy despite his numerous allergies. When appearing on a TV show sponsored by a lipstick manufacturer, fluke circumstances cause him to be perceived as an irresistibly great kisser by viewers, and he is undeservedly hyped in the media as "Mr. Temptation." His shipmates bet their pay that he can get Corinne Calvet, a sexy French chanteuse, to kiss him. Despite his allergy toward kissing girls, he tries not to let them down even though it threatens his relationship with girlfriend Hilda. Written by duke1029 |
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| Taglines | Man the laugh-preservers ... lower the roar-boats ! Everybody's going overboard ... for Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis. See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Did You Know?
| 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. See more » |
| 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". See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Hollywood: The Gift of Laughter (1982). See more » |
| Soundtracks | SAILOR'S' POLKA See more » |
| 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] See more » |