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Romance on the High Seas

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1948 | 99 min | Comedy, Romance

Saturday Specialearly rating

Why it’s a Saturday Special

It earned strong reviews (88% on Rotten Tomatoes), despite soft box office. A strong pick for the weekend.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for romantics and anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Guys and Dolls or High Society, start here.
The mood
Light and funny, romantic.
The pace
Breezy, at 1 hr 39 min.
What might put you off
Made in 1948: an older pace and style.

Georgia Garrett is sent by jealous wife Elvira Kent on an ocean cruise to masquerade as herself while she secretly stays home to catch her husband cheating. Meanwhile equally suspicious husband Michael Kent has sent a private eye on the same cruise to catch his wife cheating. Love and confusion ensues along with plenty of musical numbers.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    88% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsBelow par

    Nominated for 1 Oscar.

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

    $3 million worldwide on a $3 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactBelow par

    About 31K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Michael Curtiz, Busby Berkeley

  • Jack CarsonPeter Virgil
  • Janis PaigeMrs. Elvira Kent
  • Don DeForeMr. Michael Kent
  • Doris DayMiss Georgia Garrett
  • Oscar LevantOscar Farrar
  • S.Z. SakallUncle Lazlo Lazlo
  • Fortunio BonanovaPlinio
  • Eric BloreShip's Doctor
  • Franklin PangbornRio Hotel Clerk
  • Leslie BrooksMiss Medwick