Romance on the High Seas (It's Magic) (1948)

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This cute film is Doris Day's film debut and in it she plays Georgia Garrett, a substitute traveller on an ocean cruise. Her friend Elvira Kent (Janis Paige) had scheduled the cruise but at the last minute cancels when she suspects that her husband is cheating on her and she decides to stay at home… More This cute film is Doris Day's film debut and in it she plays Georgia Garrett, a substitute traveller on an ocean cruise. Her friend Elvira Kent (Janis Paige) had scheduled the cruise but at the last minute cancels when she suspects that her husband is cheating on her and she decides to stay at home to check up on him. So she gets her friend Georgia to go on the cruise in her stead. Meanwhile the husband hires a detective to watch Elvira while on the cruise, because, he too, suspects cheating. Of course, the detective falls for the substitute Elvira (Doris Day), making a somewhat complicated scenario with many possibilities. This is a fun-filled spoof with lots of good tunes by Doris Day. ~ Rovi

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Rating, Runtime: Unrated, 1 hr. 39 min.
Directed By: Michael Curtiz
Written By: Julius J. Epstein, Philip G. Epstein, I. A. L. Diamond
Genres: Romance, Musical & Performing Arts, Classics, Comedy

In Theaters: Jun 25, 1948 Wide
On DVD: Apr 10, 2007
Studio: Warner Home Video

Critic Reviews

Emanuel Levy, EmanuelLevy.Com
Ditected by Michael Curtiz (Casablanca), this musical marks the feature debut of Doris Day, and its best part are the songs, including the Oscar-nominated tune, It's Magic.
Diana Saenger, Classic Movie Guide
Romance On The High Seas is a lighthearted comedy with plenty of opportunity to listen to Doris Day sing.
Dennis Schwartz, Ozus' World Movie Reviews
Lightweight but pleasant musical.
James Sanford, Kalamazoo Gazette
Goofy and good-humored debut for Doris Day

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jay n

Ultra colorful late 40"s musical, the technicolor practically jumps off the screen. Doris' first movie and she's a total delight, bursting with energy and charisma. Beautiful Oscar winning song "It's Magic".

Cast

            Doris Day as Georgia Garrett

            Jack Carson as Peter Virgil

            Janis Paige as Elvira Kent

            Don DeFore as Michael Kent

            Oscar Levant as Oscar Farrar

            S.Z. Sakall as Uncle Lazlo

            Fortunio Bonanova as Plinio

            Eric Blore as Ship's Doctor

            Franklin Pangborn as Hotel Clerk in Rio

            Leslie Brooks as Miss Medwick

            William Bakewell as Travel Agent

            John Berkes as Drunk

            Kenneth Britton as Bartender

            Avon Long
            
            Sir Lancelot
            
            Page Cavanaugh Trio
            
            John Alvin as Travel Agent

            Barbara Bates as Stewardess

            Tristram Coffin as Headwaiter on Ship

            Frank Dae as Minister

            Sandra Gould as Telephone Operator

            John Holland as Best Man

            Douglas Kennedy as Car Salesman

            Grady Sutton as Radio Operator

            Janet Warren as Organist

            Mary Field as Elvira's Maid
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