Milquetoast Henry Limpet experiences his fondest wish and is transformed into a fish. As a talking fish he assists the US Navy in hunting German submarines during World War II.
Acting
Don Knotts commits to fishhood harder than method actors to Oscars.
Practical Effects
Live-action/animation blend that's janky in the most charming way.
Director
Arthur Lubin
Don Knotts
Henry Limpet
Carole Cook
Bessie Limpet
Jack Weston
George Stickel
Andrew Duggan
Harlock
Larry Keating
Admiral P.P. Spewter
Oscar Beregi Jr.
Nazi Admiral (as Oscar Beregi)
Charles Meredith
Fleet Admiral
Elizabeth MacRae
Ladyfish (voice)
Paul Frees
Crusty (voice)
Phil Arnold
Short Fisherman (uncredited)
Al Checco
Sailor (uncredited)
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Don Knotts recorded his voice lines separately from filming, acting opposite a broom with a fish head drawn on it.
This was Warner Bros.' first feature combining live-action and animation since 'My Dream Is Yours' (1949), and it bombed so hard it took decades for the studio to try again.
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