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Romance on the High Seas

Play trailer Poster for Romance on the High Seas 1948,  1h 39m,  Musical/ Romance Play Trailer Watchlist
Watchlist 88% 8 Reviews Tomatometer 64% 250+ Ratings Popcornmeter
88% Tomatometer 8 Reviews 64% Popcornmeter 250+ Ratings
Although Mike (Don DeFore) and Elvira Kent (Janis Paige) are in love, each suspects the other of unfaithfulness. Elvira plans an anniversary cruise to Rio, but, when Mike cancels at the last minute and encourages her to go alone, Elvira is convinced he's seeing someone else. She asks singer Georgia Garrett (Doris Day) to go on the cruise in her place, unaware that Mike has hired a detective, Peter Virgil (Jack Carson), to take the cruise to spy on "Elvira."

Critics Reviews

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Danielle Solzman Solzy at the Movies Sep 29, 2020
3.5/5
Romance on the High Seas might not be in the top tier of Michael Curtiz classics but the film is worth checking out for Doris Day's perfrmance. Go to Full Review
Ellie Lucas From the Front Row Jul 15, 2020
3/4
An easy-going crowd pleaser, and it's easy to see why Day became such a huge star - her effervescent, folksy charm feels almost effortless. Go to Full Review
Matt Brunson Film Frenzy Jul 5, 2020
3/4
It may not be as celebrated a film debut as those by Julie Andrews in Mary Poppins or Lauren Bacall in To Have and Have Not, but Doris Day certainly grabbed everyone's attention when she premiered with a peppy performance in this effervescent comedy. Go to Full Review
Emanuel Levy EmanuelLevy.Com Aug 17, 2011
B-
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. Go to Full Review
Diana Saenger Classic Movie Guide Apr 19, 2007
3/5
Romance On The High Seas is a lighthearted comedy with plenty of opportunity to listen to Doris Day sing. Go to Full Review
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George S Feb 24, 2019 Super cute movie, mostly a romance with hints of screwball comedy. The plot can get a little confusing at times, but in general it has an interesting story and is well-acted. Doris Day is amazing here, especially considering this is her screen debut. Wish movies like this were more mainstream today. See more
Feb 2, 2019 The best musical romance movie ever made! With the best movie song ever sung: It's Magic!
Kylo S Mar 31, 2018 A surprise from director Michael Curtiz: a musical! The feature debut of Doris Day features many opportunities for her to wail out with the musical stylings, and she wails indeed. Another interesting, if curious, part is the casting decision to go romantic lead with Jack Carson, who usually chauffeuer's in character/comic parts. Here he even gets to sing a little himself (even if he cannot hold a candle to Day's star wattage). Overall a decent production coming from a surprising source, but the main attraction is the enchanting Day. See more
Han W Nov 10, 2017 Romance on the High Seas is a decent film. It is about romantic misunderstandings abound when spouses suspect each other of being unfaithful. Jack Carson, Janis Page, and Doris Day give good performances. The screenplay is a little slow in places. Michael Curtiz did an alright job directing this movie. I liked this motion picture because of the humor and romance. See more
Anakin P Oct 29, 2017 Some good old fashioned shenanigans framed around a musical.
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Cast & Crew

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Michael Curtiz

Director

Jack Carson

Peter Virgil

Janis Paige

Elvira Kent

Don DeFore

Michael Kent

Doris Day

Georgia Garrett

Oscar Levant

Oscar Farrar

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Romance on the High Seas

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Movie Info

Synopsis Although Mike (Don DeFore) and Elvira Kent (Janis Paige) are in love, each suspects the other of unfaithfulness. Elvira plans an anniversary cruise to Rio, but, when Mike cancels at the last minute and encourages her to go alone, Elvira is convinced he's seeing someone else. She asks singer Georgia Garrett (Doris Day) to go on the cruise in her place, unaware that Mike has hired a detective, Peter Virgil (Jack Carson), to take the cruise to spy on "Elvira."
Director
Michael Curtiz
Distributor
Warner Bros. Pictures
Production Co
Warner Bros.
Genre
Musical, Romance
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jul 3, 1948, Original
Release Date (Streaming)
Sep 1, 2009
Runtime
1h 39m
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