
Overview
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.
Trailer
Crew
DirectorHal Walker
WriterJames B. Allardice, Martin Rackin
Cast

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)

Alan Dexter
Navy Physician (uncredited)

Norma Eberhardt
Girl (uncredited)

Don Haggerty
Lt. Connors (uncredited)

Kenner G. Kemp
Bit Role (uncredited)

Suzanne Ridgway
Bathing Suit Model on TV (uncredited)
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Keywords
submarineblack and whitekissingsailor
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Added May 14, 2026Updated Jun 4, 2026