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Operation Petticoat (1959)
Released By: Republic Pictures Home Video   Rating: Not Rated   In Theaters: N/A
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Studio: Republic Pictures Home Video
Genre: Comedy
MPAA Rating: Not Rated
Director: Blake Edwards
Language: English
Official Website: N/A
Theatrical Release: N/A
Home Video Release: N/A
Cast: Cary Grant, Dina Merrill, Tony Curtis
Published ID: 1564
UPC: 017153120455,
Plot: Rear Admiral Matt Sherman (Cary Grant) visits the submarine Sea Tiger on the morning of its decommissioning and reminisces about his time as the first commander of the boat, in 1941. Three days after Pearl Harbor, the sub is damaged during an enemy air raid in the Philippines; rather than abandoning her, Sherman and his chiefs refloat the boat. He's forced to accept the services of Lt. (jg) Nick Holden (Tony Curtis), who has no sea experience. Sherman appoints Holden -- a born conniver, deal-maker, and scrounger (his motto: In confusion, there is profit) -- as supply officer, and through a series of burglaries and petty thefts he gets the Sea Tiger seaworthy again. Up to this point, the movie is an increasingly amusing service comedy, akin to the lighter moments of Mr. Roberts, running on Grant's wry exasperation and Curtis's cool arrogance, coupled with Arthur O'Connell's periodic sardonic yet optimistic jabs at their situation and Gavin MacLeod's fidgety nervousness. The Sea Tiger puts to sea ahead of the Japanese with a quintet of stranded army nurses aboard. The film shifts to a new level of humor as the officers and crew try to cope with living in close quarters with five attractive women in their midst. Grant gives a very witty performance as a man who is both exasperated by the situation he is in, having to adjust his masculinity to keep it from clashing with the feminine sensibilities of his guests, and also trying to control the mating urges of his men, starting with Holden, who can't stay away from Lt. Duran (Dina Merrill). Complicating matters more is Grant's awareness that the Sea Tiger is a virgin -- she has never engaged the enemy, but when they finally do, the accident-prone Lt. Crandall (Joan O'Brien) causes their torpedo to miss a tanker and sink a truck (probably the funniest sight gag in the movie). The boat also gets an accidental coat of pink paint when their supply of red and white runs low, and ends up carrying several Filipino families -- including two pregnant women. Since neither the Japanese nor the Americans officially has a pink submarine, the Sea Tiger ends uphunted by both sides and come under attack by an American destroyer. That's where the women's presence becomes a godsend. The movie ends 18 years later, with Holden a serious career navy man and responsible father, married to Duran, and Grant married to Crandall, who is as accident prone as ever. ~ Bruce Eder, All Movie Guide
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Petticoat Rules!
Added 11/13/2009
Why these two didn't make more pictures together I'll never know. One of the all time best war comedies.
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funny movie
Added 9/11/2009
I bought this movie for my Grandaughter. She has just discovered Cary Grant and the comedies from the 40's and 50's. They have such good humor and story lines. She loved it.
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fun movie
Added 9/3/2009
The combination of Cary Grant and Tony Curtis provides the viewer a chance at seeing two of the best romantic comedy actors together. A great movie to see on a rainy afternoon.

The use of the dimensions of a WW2 submarine (having been on one, I can vouch for the narrowness of the corridors and cramped quarters) for comic scenes gives one a lot of thought about those who actually fought on such vessels. It is a fun movie.
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Enjoyable movie
Added 7/12/2009
This is one of those movies that are just plain fun to watch. You are very aware of the seriousness of WWII going on and how much everyone wants to do their part for their country. But at the same time, it shows you can have humor even in the worst of times. You care about the characters, can see yourself in some of the human mistakes and silly things that happen. I am a Cary Grant fan anyway and he does a great job in this part.

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An Unsinkable Comedy!
Added 6/4/2009
This is a wonderful, classic, and clean movie the whole family can enjoy over and over. There's lots of laughs on board the pink submarine. The captain and crew grow together through their many transitions and mishaps and find some humorous solutions to their challenges. They even get a little crowded when they have to rescue some nurses and natives. Although they really didn't want to take on the nurses, or natives, the nurses end up helping save the day! Cary Grant and Tony Curtis are superb in their roles in this upbeat comedy. I highly recommend it!
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Petticoat Rules!
Added 11/13/2009
Why these two didn't make more pictures together I'll never know. One of the all time best war comedies.
0 out of 0 people found this helpful.
funny movie
Added 9/11/2009
I bought this movie for my Grandaughter. She has just discovered Cary Grant and the comedies from the 40's and 50's. They have such good humor and story lines. She loved it.
0 out of 0 people found this helpful.
fun movie
Added 9/3/2009
The combination of Cary Grant and Tony Curtis provides the viewer a chance at seeing two of the best romantic comedy actors together. A great movie to see on a rainy afternoon.

The use of the dimensions of a WW2 submarine (having been on one, I can vouch for the narrowness of the corridors and cramped quarters) for comic scenes gives one a lot of thought about those who actually fought on such vessels. It is a fun movie.
0 out of 0 people found this helpful.
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