: Beyond O'Connor, the film features Martin Milner, David Janssen, and Martha Hyer, making it a "who’s who" of future television and film stars in their early years.
: While critics often rate it as a lighthearted footnote, the IMDb and Wikipedia pages note its historical significance as the final entry in the series to star Donald O’Connor.
: The story follows a classic case of mistaken identity when Stirling is "recruited" into the Navy because of his resemblance to Donevan. Naturally, his cynical pal Francis is along for the ride, voiced with a sardonic Western twang by veteran actor Chill Wills.
: A 25-year-old Clint Eastwood appears as a sailor named Jonesy . Legend has it he was cast primarily for his "right look" and strong jawline, with director Arthur Lubin encouraging the then-amateur actor to keep taking classes.
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