Dangerous When Wet_
"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!
Starring
Esther Williams, Fernando Lamas, Jack Carson
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
Dangerous When Wet was released 73 years ago in 1953.
Overview
The health conscious, dairy-farming Higgins family begin each day with an invigorating swim. One day, traveling health-tonic salesman, Windy Weebe, comes to ...
Dangerous When Wet is a Music, Comedy, Romance film with a runtime of 1h 35m.
CAST (20)
Esther Williams
Katy Higgins
Fernando Lamas
Andre Lanet
Jack Carson
Windy Webbe
Charlotte Greenwood
Ma Higgins
Denise Darcel
Gigi Mignon
William Demarest
Pa Higgins
Donna Corcoran
Junior Higgins
Barbara Whiting
Suzie Higgins
BW
Bunny Waters
Greta
Henri Letondal
Joubert
Paul Bryar
Pierre
Jack Raine
Stuart Frye
Richard Alexander
Egyptian Channel swimmer
Tudor Owen
Old Salt
Ann Codee
Mrs. Lanet
LA
Leon Alton
Spectator at Photoshoot (uncredited)
Jimmy Aubrey
Bartender (uncredited)
BB
Benjie Bancroft
Ship Passenger (uncredited)
MB
Mary Bayless
Ship Passenger (uncredited)
EB
Eumenio Blanco
Hotel Clerk (uncredited)
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What is Dangerous When Wet about?
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!
How long is Dangerous When Wet?
Dangerous When Wet has a runtime of 95 minutes (1h 35m).
Who stars in Dangerous When Wet?
The cast of Dangerous When Wet includes Esther Williams, Fernando Lamas, Jack Carson, Charlotte Greenwood, Denise Darcel.
What is the rating of Dangerous When Wet?
Dangerous When Wet has a rating of 5.9 out of 10 based on 22 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (3)
Music
Comedy
Romance