Dangerous When Wet

(1953)Directed by Charles Walters95 minMusic, Comedy, Romance
MGM's splashy Technicolor musical!

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!

Esther Williamsas Katy Higgins
Fernando Lamasas Andre Lanet
Jack Carsonas Windy Webbe
Charlotte Greenwoodas Ma Higgins
Denise Darcelas Gigi Mignon
William Demarestas Pa Higgins
Donna Corcoranas Junior Higgins
Barbara Whitingas Suzie Higgins
Bunny Watersas Greta
Henri Letondalas Joubert
Paul Bryaras Pierre
Jack Raineas Stuart Frye
Richard Alexanderas Egyptian Channel swimmer
Tudor Owenas Old Salt
Ann Codeeas Mrs. Lanet
LALeon Altonas Spectator at Photoshoot (uncredited)
Jimmy Aubreyas Bartender (uncredited)
BBBenjie Bancroftas Ship Passenger (uncredited)
MBMary Baylessas Ship Passenger (uncredited)
EBEumenio Blancoas Hotel Clerk (uncredited)
Eugene Bordenas French Mayor (uncredited)
TBTex Brodusas Dancer (uncredited)
MBMorgan Brownas Show Spectator (uncredited)
Stumpy Brownas Stumpy, the Violinist (uncredited)