Submarine Alert (1943)
Calling All Agents! STAND BY FOR THRILLS! ADVENTURE! ACTION!
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.
Director: Frank McDonald
Genre: Action, Thriller, War
Runtime: 66 min
Release Date: June 28, 1943
Cast
- Richard Arlen - Lewis J. 'Lee' Deerhold
- Wendy Barrie - Ann Patterson
- Nils Asther - Dr. Arthur Huneker
- Roger Pryor - G.B. Fleming
- Abner Biberman - Commander Toyo
- Marc Lawrence - Vincent Bela
- John Miljan - Mr. Bambridge / Capt. Haigas
- Patsy Nash - Tina Deerhold
- Ralph Sanford - Agent Freddie Grayson
- Jack Carr - Old Mill Gate Guard
Screenplay
- Maxwell Shane (Screenplay)
Music: Freddie Rich
Cinematography: Fred Jackman Jr.
Production: Pine-Thomas Productions, Paramount Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
International Espionage and Action, Impossible Spy Missions and Infiltration, Spy and Espionage Thriller
Keywords
nazi, spy, radio, engineer
More Films by Director: Frank McDonald
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 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.
- Who directed Submarine Alert?
- Submarine Alert was directed by Frank McDonald.
- Who stars in Submarine Alert?
- Submarine Alert stars Richard Arlen, Wendy Barrie, Nils Asther, Roger Pryor, Abner Biberman, Marc Lawrence.
- How long is Submarine Alert?
- Submarine Alert has a runtime of 1h 6m (66 minutes).
- What genre is Submarine Alert?
- Submarine Alert is a Action, Thriller, War film.
- Where was Submarine Alert produced?
- Submarine Alert was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Submarine Alert?
- The themes of Submarine Alert include: International Espionage and Action, Impossible Spy Missions and Infiltration, Spy and Espionage Thriller.