Cyd Charisse, Dick Simmons, Esther Williams

A young navy lieutenant is brought in as techninical adviser on a song-dance-and-swim film being made by screen star Rosalind Reynolds. Having once done a number with her - and been kissed at the end ...( read more  read more... )- at a Forces show, the young lad somehow believes she should be his girl. Her boyfriend - and fellow co-star - is just one of those disagreeing.

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Unrated, 107 min.

Directed by: Richard Thorpe

Release Date: May 3, 1948

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DVD Release Date: July 17, 2007

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  • September 16, 2008
    i never even heard of this one before (although i have seen clips previously) and, typical of mgm musicals, it's chock full of misspent talent, talent overflowing, a veritable pool of talent (i make myself laff!). ricardo montalban is incredible, dancing with cyd charisse and sw...( read more)imming with esther flawlessly, the unexpected performance of a lifetime. jimmy durante is in-your-face with making you respect vaudeville, no small feat, and respect it you do after he is done. cyd charisse...is simply timeless perfection of dance. maestro xavier cugat ain't about to be outdone by anybody, and, in such talented company, even peter lawford dutifully turns in a decent showing. all this firepower and for a trifle, a cinnamon roll! zowie! and then, of course, rising from beneath the waves, her arms outstretched, her face beaming a smile as if she were glad to see us home, all of us, sweet mother of god, beaming, is esther herself!
  • November 4, 2008
    This movie has great music because it is done by Xavier Cugat and his band.
  • May 26, 2008
    This is a good movie
  • May 12, 2008
    Ok...I have to admit, I like Esther Williams. Why? Although she's no Katharine Hepburn, she actually can act and her movies are always good for lighthearted entertainment, like this one. In addition, stars Peter Lawford, Ricardo Montalban (who shares sensual water ballet scenes w...( read more)ith Williams and equally sensual dance scenes with Cyd Charisse), Jimmy Durante, and Cyd Charisse join in for the fun, along with great music from Xavier Cugat. Who could ask for anything more?
  • February 2, 2008
    Has anyone ever heard of this movie? Deep down, I have to admit, I enjoyed it but overall, tacky! Watching this movie, I feel like I've won a getaway cruise to meet stars I have never heard of...except Cyd Charisse. Only her scenes were bearable.

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