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.
Acting
Jerry Lewis's physical comedy peak — allergic reactions never looked funnier.
Practical Effects
Real submarine sets that somehow make claustrophobia hilarious.
Director
Hal Walker
Dean Martin
Al Crowthers
Jerry Lewis
Melvin Jones
Corinne Calvet
Corinne Calvet
Marion Marshall
Hilda Jones
Robert Strauss
CPO Lardoski
Leif Erickson
Commander Lane
Don Wilson
Mr. Chubby
Vince Edwards
Blayden
Skip Homeier
Mac
Dan Barton
'Bama
Mike Mahoney
Tiger
Mary Treen
Ginger
James Dean
Boxing Opponent's Second (uncredited)
Betty Hutton
Hetty Button (uncredited)
Duke Mitchell
Fight Second (uncredited)
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
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