Don't Give Up the Ship(1959)
The Funniest Story of High-Seas Hilarity Ever to Set Audiences Adrift in Helpless Hysteria!
Don't Give Up the Ship Synopsis
The Navy expects a veteran to pay for the ship he commanded, as they have no record of its return.
Don't Give Up the Ship (1959) is a comedy film directed by Norman Taurog, released on July 3, 1959 with a runtime of 1h 29m. It stars Jerry Lewis, Dina Merrill, Diana Spencer and Mickey Shaughnessy. Viewers rate it 6.4 out of 10 across 23 ratings.
- Director:
- Norman Taurog
- Writers:
- Edmund Beloin, Henry Garson, Ellis Kadison
- Producers:
- Hal B. Wallis
- Cinematographer:
- Haskell B. Boggs
- Composer:
- Walter Scharf
- Production:
- Paramount Pictures, Hal Wallis Productions
- Status:
- Released
Don't Give Up the Ship (1959) Trailer
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Don't Give Up the Ship Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jerry Lewis
as John Paul Steckler I / John Paul Steckler IV / John Paul Steckler VII
Dina Merrill
as Ens. Rita J. Benson
Diana Spencer
as Prudence Trabert Steckler
Mickey Shaughnessy
as Stan Wychinski
Robert Middleton
as Vice Adm. Philo Tecumseh Bludde
Gale Gordon
as Congressman Mandeville
Mabel Albertson
as Mrs. Trabert
Claude Akins
as Lt. Cmdr. Farber
Hugh Sanders
as Adm. Rogers
Richard Shannon
as Cmdr. Cross
- Chuck Wassil
Chuck Wassil
as Cmdr. Craig
Burt Metcalfe
as Lt. Bond
Key crew
Directed by Norman Taurog, written by Edmund Beloin, Henry Garson and Ellis Kadison, produced by Hal B. Wallis.
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Don't Give Up the Ship Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.4/10 from 23 ratings.
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Don't Give Up the Ship – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Don't Give Up the Ship online?
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Don't Give Up the Ship (1959) is currently available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Don't Give Up the Ship?
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The main cast of Don't Give Up the Ship (1959) includes Jerry Lewis, Dina Merrill, Diana Spencer, Mickey Shaughnessy and Robert Middleton. The film was directed by Norman Taurog. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Don't Give Up the Ship released?
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Don't Give Up the Ship was released on July 3, 1959 and runs for 1h 29m.
Is Don't Give Up the Ship worth watching?
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Don't Give Up the Ship (1959) holds an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from 23 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Don't Give Up the Ship?
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