Operation Petticoat [1959]

Cary Grant comes as the submarine captain who is landed with Tony Curtis as his "supply" officer. Tony's methods of acquisition are not always orthodox. At one point, a make-shift casino in the moutains is referred tactfully as the supply station.

Things get complicated when the men rescue a band of US Nurses from an island, but its on eof those laugh a minute movies which you can't regret.

Director: Blake Edwards.

n.b. watch "some like it hot" to see Tony Curtis do an impression of Cary Grant.


Cary Grant at his best   November 5, 2000
4 out of 4 found this review helpful

This is possibly one of my favourite Cary Grant movies. He is absolutely hilarious as the long suffering captain of the Sea Tiger a submarine that has been attacked by Japanese planes.

Tony Curtis stars as Holden his smooth talking lady loving aid who spends his time getting up to all sorts of mischief especially with one of the five nurses who join the crew on board.

The addition of the women create hilarious results. Check out the engine room scenes for a good example of this.

This is one of those feel good movies that you should watch with your family on a sunday afternoon. It will give you a lot of laughs and has a real feel good factor.

The fact that it doesn't have to resort to distastefulness, violence and bad language makes it all the better.

Oh and I don't think you will have never laughed as much as when you see a submarine that's PINK!! Brilliant.I highly recommend this movie.


What do you get when you mix white led with red led?   June 18, 2004
B. Chandler (Arlington, Texas)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful

You get a great comedy with Carry grant and Tony Curtis. Along with a great cast you see what life in a submarine can be like. Director Blake Edwards is a master at this sort of movie.

Tony Curtis is Lieutenant Nicholas Holden, an executive officer that is not too ept at sea duty but makes a procurement officer with unique abilities and methods of obtaining needed parts. Toss in a few nurses, some goats and you have the makings of an interesting situation.


Who played Seaman Hornsby?   May 2, 2005
B. Chandler (Arlington, Texas)
Director Blake Edwards is a master at this sort of movie.

You have seen the basic story many times, however never as funny as this version. The action takes place during WWII in the south Pacific. Cary Grant is Commander Matt Sherman of the Sea Tiger, a not all too gather well submarine in need of repairs and lead paint. Tony Curtis is Lieutenant Nicholas Holden, an executive officer that is not too ept at sea duty but makes a procurement officer with unique abilities and methods of obtaining needed parts. Toss in a few nurses, some goats and you have the makings of an interesting situation.

I was interested in finding out who plays Seaman Hornsby? He was a real pig.