- Actors: George Brent, Jane Powell, Lauritz Melchior, Frances Gifford, Marina Koshetz
- Directors: Richard Whorf
- Writers: Gladys Lehman, Karl Kamb, Richard Connell
- Producers: Joe Pasternak
- Format: Colour, DVD-Video, Full Screen, NTSC
- Language English
- Region: Region 1 (US and Canada DVD formats.)
- Aspect Ratio: 4:3 - 1.33:1
- Number of discs: 1
- Classification: Unrated (US MPAA rating. See details.)
- Studio: Warner Archives
- DVD Release Date: 20 April 2009
- Run Time: 98 minutes
- Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
- ASIN: B0029BP6FW
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 44,308 in Film & TV (See Top 100 in Film & TV)
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Jane Powell his a singing teenage daughter of a captain of a ocaen liner.and whants to travil with her dad, but he whants her to finish school. but she stows away on his ship and then fines out a famous opera star is on the same ship and tries to show him her singing skills. a nice enjoyable entertaining film with some good songs. theres Xavier Cugat swings with Con Maracas.and the Pied Pipers , real-life opera star Wagnerian sings 3 songs and sings with JANE Powell.and Jane sings some good songs.great picturer and sound quality no extras.
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This was brought as a present for an older person and they haven't stopped playing it.Brought back happy memories for them.
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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful
Color; romance; relaxation; escape
3 May 2002
Color, beautiful clothes, romance and great location don't always spell success for a movie. You also have to care about the people and be interested enough in the story to continue watching. This movie has all of the above and more. Pretty people, scenes, colors, clothes, enjoyable storyline. It also has romantic excitement with old fashioned values. Actions and words of the characters seem natural and therefore flow well.
There's beautifully sung music if you enjoy that sort of thing; but if you can't handle it, just fast forward a bit. I had forgotten that Jane Powell had real musical talent as I had forgotten she was in "Seven Brides for Seven Brothers." The other leading lady is pretty too, and believable. George Brent seems perfect as a middle-aged ship captain, just a bit tired out by life. The older man (real-life tenor) is rather enjoyable to watch and a joy to hear sing. After the movie is over you'll feel nostalgic for a more civilized era.
There's beautifully sung music if you enjoy that sort of thing; but if you can't handle it, just fast forward a bit. I had forgotten that Jane Powell had real musical talent as I had forgotten she was in "Seven Brides for Seven Brothers." The other leading lady is pretty too, and believable. George Brent seems perfect as a middle-aged ship captain, just a bit tired out by life. The older man (real-life tenor) is rather enjoyable to watch and a joy to hear sing. After the movie is over you'll feel nostalgic for a more civilized era.
13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
A LUXURY MUSICAL
20 Oct 2000
Top talents and colorful production numbers make this an effervescent, light-hearted musical cruiz in the great tradition of the MGM musicals.
On board are the the ships's captain (George Brent) and his spunky daughter, Polly (Jane Powell). When stow-away, Polly, is discovered by the captain, she is given custodial duties which she uses to her advantage to play Cupid to some of the ship's passengers. She discovers that tenor, Lauritz Melchior, is also on board and she uses every opportunity to show him her own musical talents. Meanwhile, Francis Gifford and Marina Koshetz vie for the captains attention and complications arise.
Jane opens with the lovely "Spring Came Back to Vienna" and later sings "Alouette" assisted by the talented kitchen crew. Her musical prowess is displayed in "The Peanut Vendor" and the lilting "Gavotte" by Massenet. Mr. Melchior gives us "Come Back to Sorrento" and an aria from "Aida" in his rich tenor voice. Xavier Cugat shares his latin rhythms with "Cugat's Nougat" and "Con Maracas". The Pied Pipers are on hand for "Yes, We Have No Bananas" and the cruise closes with a reprise duet of "Spring Came Back to Vienna" with the youthful Powell and the renowned Melchior.
All aboard for a musical outing with mirth and joyful singing.
15 of 18 people found the following review helpful
Darn cute
22 Nov 2003
A winner for Jane Powell. This movie was done back in the 40's before she got the 50's look. Except also in Holiday in Mexico, she never looked so beautiful. This time though she does a scene or two in braids and looks adorable. As a movie it's a filler, but a fine one. Jane Powell sneaks onto her father's trip in order to meet her favorite opera singer. On the way the both of them fall in love, her father results in a marriage, hers she admits a "passing fling". The guy has an eerie similarity to Joey Lawrence.
Marina Koshetz, the supporting actress, almost steals the show as an annoying opera singer. Her performance of I've got you under my skin was funny.
Marina Koshetz, the supporting actress, almost steals the show as an annoying opera singer. Her performance of I've got you under my skin was funny.
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