[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":109},["ShallowReactive",2],{"movie-seo-tt0036397":3},{"movieId":4,"title":5,"year":6,"sources":7,"metadata":51,"relatedMovies":64,"similarMovies":77,"collections":105,"is_curated":106,"verified":107,"lastUpdated":108},"tt0036397","Submarine Alert",1943,[8,19,28,37,43],{"channelId":9,"sourceId":10,"id":10,"title":11,"description":12,"addedAt":13,"duration":14,"language":15,"year":6,"viewCount":16,"type":17,"channelName":18},"UCgLqpXqmEJoyDYE_lpY1DXg","ROl-LMv_sjc","Submarine Alert (1943) | Colorized Public Domain WWII Spy Thriller with Richard Arlen & Wendy Barrie","Submarine Alert (1943) is an American World War II spy thriller directed by Frank McDonald and released by Paramount Pictures. This restored and colorized public domain classic blends espionage, wartime propaganda, and suspense, offering audiences a gripping narrative set against the backdrop of submarine warfare and secret intelligence operations. With Richard Arlen in the lead and Wendy Barrie as his partner in intrigue, the film captures the tension and urgency of a world at war while delivering fast-paced drama to audiences then and now.\n\nPlot Summary:\nDuring the height of World War II, American pilot Chris Reynolds (Richard Arlen) is recruited into a covert intelligence mission after demonstrating bravery and skill. Tasked with uncovering and disrupting a network of enemy spies operating on U.S. soil, Chris must navigate a web of deception, coded messages, and deadly risks. His mission becomes even more dangerous when it leads him to uncover a plot involving submarine sabotage designed to cripple Allied defenses.\n\nAssisting him is Jane (Wendy Barrie), a sharp and resourceful woman who provides both romance and resilience amid the wartime chaos. Together, they must infiltrate the spy ring, gather intelligence, and prevent a catastrophic attack. Along the way, Chris encounters treachery, double agents, and the constant threat of exposure. Suspense builds as the investigation converges on a dramatic climax, where one wrong move could mean disaster for both the mission and the war effort.\n\nCast and Crew:\n• Director: Frank McDonald\n• Producer: Pine-Thomas Productions for Paramount Pictures\n• Cinematography: Fred Jackman Jr.\n• Editing: William H. Ziegler\n\nStarring:\n• Richard Arlen as Chris Reynolds\n• Wendy Barrie as Jane\n• Nils Asther as Dr. Arthur Huneker\n• Roger Pryor as Lt. Cmdr. Hennessey\n• Marc Lawrence as Steve\n• Abner Biberman as Mike\n• Ralph Sanford as Sidekick\n• Roy Barcroft as Henchman\n\nFilm Significance:\nSubmarine Alert is one of several wartime thrillers produced to boost morale and remind American audiences of the threats posed by Axis espionage. Its mix of patriotic fervor, espionage intrigue, and naval warfare reflects Hollywood’s role in shaping public perception during World War II. Richard Arlen, already established as an action star from films like Wings (1927), brings heroism and authority to the role, while Wendy Barrie’s presence offers balance through intelligence and determination. The film remains an example of B-movie wartime entertainment, capturing both the anxieties and the determination of its era.\n\nEnhanced Public Domain Explanation:\nThis film is in the public domain, which means it is completely free of copyright restrictions and can be legally shared, viewed, studied, and preserved without limitation. Colorized Public Domain restores and enhances these historic works through careful digital cleaning, visual restoration, and colorization techniques. Our mission is to ensure that timeless classics like Submarine Alert remain available to a worldwide audience. By presenting them in color and modern quality, we make them more engaging and accessible to younger generations who might otherwise overlook black-and-white cinema. This process respects the original film while providing a new layer of appreciation for today’s viewers.\n\nWhy Watch This Colorized Edition:\nThe original 1943 release was presented in black and white, a standard of its time. While authentic to the wartime context, many modern audiences overlook monochrome films. By offering a colorized edition, we create a bridge between historical preservation and contemporary viewing habits. The enhanced visuals allow present-day audiences in the United States, Europe, and beyond to engage more deeply with the film’s espionage tension, submarine warfare sequences, and patriotic themes.\n\nSubscribe and Explore More Classics:\n📌 Subscribe for more colorized classics: https:\u002F\u002Fwww.youtube.com\u002F@ColorizedPublicDomain?sub_confirmation=1\n\nWe upload restored and colorized films from the Golden Age of cinema, including thrilling wartime dramas, forgotten B-movies, and culturally significant stories. 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FBI agent Lewis Dearholt, working alongside radio engineer Ann Patterson, spearheads a daring U.S. government operation: firing and shadowing the West Coast’s top radio experts to infiltrate and dismantle the treacherous spy ring.\n\nOriginal title: Submarine Alert (1943)  Alternative title: Interceptor Command \n\nColorized version: https:\u002F\u002Fyoutu.be\u002FX1gdvac0vMc\n\n\nDirector: Frank McDonald\nWriter: Maxwell Shane\nStars: Richard Arlen, Wendy Barrie, Nils Asther\nGenres: Espionage, Thriller, War\nRelease date: February 19, 1943 (UK)\n\n@CultCinemaClassics \n\nhttps:\u002F\u002Fwww.youtube.com\u002Fplaylist?list=PL2gsu7VGzgda_l-6eEMjinbTCMIyAPTfm",1766795559,4017,19613,"Cult Cinema Classics",{"channelId":29,"sourceId":38,"id":38,"title":39,"description":40,"addedAt":41,"duration":25,"language":15,"year":6,"viewCount":42,"type":17,"channelName":36},"-XN2wjbqC1E","Submarine Alert (1943) Richard Arlen | Full Length Thriller, War, Spy Movie","Nazi spies use a stolen shortwave transmitter prototype to broadcast top secret shipping info to an offshore Japanese sub. 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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.\n\nDirector: Frank McDonald\nWriter: Maxwell Shane\nStars: Richard Arlen, Wendy Barrie, Nils Asther\nGenres: Classics, Thriller, War\n\nCCC CHAPTERS: in the general comments tell us your favorite scene and we will add it  \n00:00 Full Length Movie\n01:27 Clean death by plow\n03:12 I sunk your Battleship\n\n@CultCinemaClassics",1766796405,59442,{"channelId":44,"sourceId":45,"id":45,"title":5,"description":46,"size":47,"addedAt":48,"year":6,"downloads":49,"type":44,"channelName":50},"archive.org","submarine_alert","From IMDB : Nazi spies use a stolen shortwave transmitter prototype to broadcast top secret shipping info to an offshore Japanese sub. 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