Dangerous When Wet
"MGM's splashy Technicolor musical!"
Originally released in 1953. Dangerous When Wet is a music/comedy film. directed by Charles Walters.
Starring Esther Williams, Fernando Lamas, and Jack Carson
Synopsis
The health conscious, dairy-farming Higgins family begin each day with an invigorating swim. One day, traveling health-tonic salesman, Windy Weebe, comes to town and suggests they could swim the English Channel. Sponsored by "Liquapep" and coached by Windy, the family arrive in Europe. There it is decided that daughter Katie is the only one strong enough to enter the contest. But while she should be focused on the difficult and risky task ahead, Katie is pursed by dashing Frenchman, André Lanet... This comedic musical is well remembered for the scene when Katie dreams she is swimming with cartoon characters Tom & Jerry!
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 18, 1953
72 years ago
Runtime
1h 35m
95 minutes total
User Rating
5.9/10
Mixed (22 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dangerous When Wet about?
The health conscious, dairy-farming Higgins family begin each day with an invigorating swim. One day, traveling health-tonic salesman, Windy Weebe, comes to town and suggests they could swim the En...
Who directed Dangerous When Wet?
Dangerous When Wet was directed by Charles Walters.
How long is Dangerous When Wet?
Dangerous When Wet has a runtime of 1 hours and 35 minutes (95 minutes total).
When was Dangerous When Wet released?
Dangerous When Wet was released on June 18, 1953 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Dangerous When Wet?
The main cast of Dangerous When Wet includes Esther Williams, Fernando Lamas, Jack Carson, Charlotte Greenwood, Denise Darcel.