On July 12, 1961 “Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea” was released in theaters! Produced and directed by Irwin Allen, and starring Walter Pidgeon and Robert Sterling. The supporting cast includes Peter Lorre, Joan Fontaine, Barbara Eden, Michael Ansara, and Frankie Avalon. The film's storyline was written by Irwin Allen and Charles Bennett. The opening title credits theme song was sung by Avalon. The film was part of an upswing in science fiction and fantasy films of the era, including adaptations