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Key Details

Release StatusReleased
Release Date1957-11-14
Languageen
Runtime1h 47m
Production

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Avon Productions

5.3(17)
•1957•1h 47m

Don't Go Near the Water

"THE LAUGH OF YOUR LIFE-TIME!"

ComedyAdventureRomanceWar

Overview

Madison Avenue-trained Navy men handle public relations on a South Pacific island during World War II.

Writing & Screenplay
Dorothy KingsleyGeorge Wells
Cinematography
Robert J. Bronner

Principal Cast

19 credited
Glenn Ford
Glenn FordLt. J.G. Max Siegel
Gia Scala
Gia ScalaMelora Alba
Earl Holliman
Earl HollimanAdam Garrett
Anne Francis
Anne FrancisLt. Alice Tomlen
Keenan Wynn
Keenan WynnGordon Ripwell
Fred Clark
Fred ClarkLt. Cmdr. Clinton T. Nash
Eva Gabor
Eva GaborDeborah Aldrich
Russ Tamblyn
Russ TamblynEns. Tyson
Jeff Richards
Jeff RichardsLt. Ross Pendleton
Mickey Shaughnessy
Mickey ShaughnessyFarragut Jones

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