Submarine Alert
"Calling All Agents! STAND BY FOR THRILLS! ADVENTURE! ACTION!"
Originally released in 1943. Submarine Alert is a action/thriller film. directed by Frank McDonald. At just 66 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Richard Arlen, Wendy Barrie, and Nils Asther
Synopsis
Nazi spies use a stolen shortwave transmitter prototype to broadcast top secret shipping info to an offshore Japanese sub. To nab the spy ring, the Government has the West Coast's top radio engineers fired and shadowed to see if the Nazis recruit them to complete work on the prototype radio. Radio engineer Lew Deerhold, a resident alien without a job to pay for his adorable little ward Gina's life-saving operation, falls prey to the spy ring, and is swept up in a maelstrom of deceit and danger.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 28, 1943
82 years ago
Runtime
1h 6m
66 minutes total
User Rating
4.3/10
Mixed (10 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Richard Arlen
as Lewis J. 'Lee' Deerhold
Wendy Barrie
as Ann Patterson
Nils Asther
as Dr. Arthur Huneker
Roger Pryor
as G.B. Fleming
Abner Biberman
as Commander Toyo
Marc Lawrence
as Vincent Bela
John Miljan
as Mr. Bambridge / Capt. Haigas
Patsy Nash
as Tina Deerhold
Ralph Sanford
as Agent Freddie Grayson
Jack Carr
as Old Mill Gate Guard
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Pine-Thomas Productions
- Paramount Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Submarine Alert about?
Nazi spies use a stolen shortwave transmitter prototype to broadcast top secret shipping info to an offshore Japanese sub. To nab the spy ring, the Government has the West Coast's top radio enginee...
Who directed Submarine Alert?
Submarine Alert was directed by Frank McDonald.
How long is Submarine Alert?
Submarine Alert has a runtime of 1 hours and 6 minutes (66 minutes total).
When was Submarine Alert released?
Submarine Alert was released on June 28, 1943 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Submarine Alert?
The main cast of Submarine Alert includes Richard Arlen, Wendy Barrie, Nils Asther, Roger Pryor, Abner Biberman.