Submarine Alert (1943): cast, story & where to watch
1943 · Film · ★ 4.6
Released in 1943, Submarine Alert is an action and thriller film directed by Frank McDonald, running about 66 minutes. “Calling All Agents! STAND BY FOR THRILLS! ADVENTURE! ACTION!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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’s in it. Submarine Alert stars Richard Arlen as Lewis J. 'Lee' Deerhold, Wendy Barrie as Ann Patterson, Nils Asther as Dr. Arthur Huneker and Roger Pryor as G.B. Fleming, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.6/10, Submarine Alert has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and rent or buy it from FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Submarine Alert page.
If you liked it. Fans of Submarine Alert tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Submarine Alert (1943)?
- In US, Submarine Alert is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo, and rent or buy from FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Submarine Alert worth watching?
- Submarine Alert holds an audience score of 4.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and thriller. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Submarine Alert?
- Submarine Alert stars Richard Arlen, Wendy Barrie, Nils Asther, Roger Pryor and Abner Biberman.
- When was Submarine Alert released?
- Submarine Alert was released in 1943, with a runtime of about 66 minutes.