IMDb RATING
7.1/10
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A Navy sailor tries to rekindle a romance with the woman he loves while on liberty in San Francisco.A Navy sailor tries to rekindle a romance with the woman he loves while on liberty in San Francisco.A Navy sailor tries to rekindle a romance with the woman he loves while on liberty in San Francisco.
- Awards
- 2 nominations
Harriet Nelson
- Connie Martin
- (as Harriet Hilliard)
Jean Acker
- Minor Role
- (uncredited)
Richard Alexander
- Paradise Ballroom Waiter
- (uncredited)
Constance Bergen
- Ticket Seller
- (uncredited)
Frederic Blanchard
- Captain Jones
- (uncredited)
Lynton Brent
- Deck Officer
- (uncredited)
Phyllis Brooks
- Minor Role
- (uncredited)
Tom Brower
- Policeman
- (uncredited)
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaDuring the fight scene between Fred Astaire and Randolph Scott, Astaire - not skilled in movie fight scenes - accidentally bloodied Scott's nose; Astaire was mortified, but Scott remained pointedly nonchalant.
- Quotes
Sherry Martin: Look, why don't you let me try to fix you up? You'll be amazed how much better it will make you feel.
Connie Martin: Even though I'm not a blonde, I could be dumb, couldn't I?
Sherry Martin: And you'll probably do all right too. It takes a lot of brains to be dumb.
- ConnectionsFeatured in Fred Astaire: Puttin' on His Top Hat (1980)
- SoundtracksWe Saw the Sea
(uncredited)
Written by Irving Berlin
Played during the opening credits
Performed by Fred Astaire and chorus
[Also played as dance music]
Featured review
The plot intellect is about as light as feather down. But the advantage here is the boy and girl classic refusal we have become accustomed to in "The Gay Divorcee" and "Top Hat" is now absent. Instead of the typical accidental acquaintance, the dancing duo are the former lovers Bake Baker and Sherry Martin, who are still in love since their dancing days.
Of course, being a 30s musical, there's the problems of misunderstood romance, classy courtship and the slight irritation of a sabotaged audition with bicarbonate soda has costing Ginger something rather special. And then in the grand tradition of dwindling finances, there's nothing better for Hollywood's best entertainers than put on a show.
Delightful numbers from Irving Berlin are sprinkled throughout the show. Top hats and evening dresses are saved right until the end, which remains a refreshing change. Fred and Ginger are out again to charm the world...and charm the navy. Everyone and everything is once again just so enjoyable.
Pure classic silliness at its best. But with Astaire and Rogers, we just know it's got to work.
Rating: 8.25/10
Of course, being a 30s musical, there's the problems of misunderstood romance, classy courtship and the slight irritation of a sabotaged audition with bicarbonate soda has costing Ginger something rather special. And then in the grand tradition of dwindling finances, there's nothing better for Hollywood's best entertainers than put on a show.
Delightful numbers from Irving Berlin are sprinkled throughout the show. Top hats and evening dresses are saved right until the end, which remains a refreshing change. Fred and Ginger are out again to charm the world...and charm the navy. Everyone and everything is once again just so enjoyable.
Pure classic silliness at its best. But with Astaire and Rogers, we just know it's got to work.
Rating: 8.25/10
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- Also known as
- Marine gegen Liebeskummer
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- Budget
- $747,000 (estimated)
- Runtime1 hour 50 minutes
- Color
- Aspect ratio
- 1.37 : 1
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