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Sailor Beware (1952)

“They go down to the sea in ships… and come up with oceans of LAUGHTER!”

  • 108 min
  • Comedy
  • imdb logo 6.2/10 (1385 votes)

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Plot

Sailor Beware spins a comedic, sea-sailing tale around Melvin Jones, a man who, due to a comical mix-up, finds himself inducted into the Navy despite his myriad of allergies, the most peculiar one being an allergy to kissing girls. His life takes a surreal turn when a series of unexpected events during a lipstick-sponsored TV show casts him into the spotlight as an irresistibly alluring kisser. Melvin Jones, the man with an aversion to amorous advances, is unwittingly crowned as "Mr. Temptation," thus catapulting him into a whirlwind of media hype and the amorous pursuits of smitten females. Caught in a tide of undeserved fame, Melvin finds himself the focus of a daring bet by his fellow sailors, who stake their pay on the challenge of him securing a kiss from the sultry French songstress, Corinne Calvet. Despite his allergy, Melvin bravely takes on the wager, not wanting to let his shipmates down. However, his efforts to win the bet put him on a collision course with his relationship with his faithful girlfriend, Hilda. Sailor Beware is a swirling sea of laughter, misunderstandings, and unexpected fame that threatens to capsize a sailor's love life, making for a buoyant, comedic voyage.

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Sailor Beware is a comedy movie featuring Dean Martin and directed by Hal Walker.

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