I’ve never had the slightest interest in seeing John Sturges‘ allegedly mediocre Underwater (’55), but the notion hit me after glancing at this Big Short poster. But it’s not streaming so I guess not. Sturges’ Bad Day at Black Rock, a highly respected noir with Spencer Tracy, also opened in ’55 and in fact only a month earlier than Underwater — obviously a straight paycheck gig for all concerned. Wiki anecdote: “For its world premiere, on January 10, 1955, Underwater was projected on a submerged movie screen at Silver Springs, Florida. Invited guests were encouraged to don aqualungs and bathing suits so that they could watch the picture while swimming.”
