Sailor Beware

6.2

Feb 08 1952

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2h 48m

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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.

Cast

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Dean Martin

Al Crowthers

Jerry Lewis

Melvin Jones

Corinne Calvet

Marion Marshall

Hilda Jones

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