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Overview

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7.4/10   1,221 votes
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Director:
Mark Sandrich
Writers:
Hubert Osborne (play)
Allan Scott (screenplay)
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Release Date:
20 February 1936 (USA) more
Genre:
Comedy | Musical | Romance more
Tagline:
In the Super-Dreadnought of Musical Shows more
Plot:
A Navy sailor tries to rekindle a romance with the woman he loves while on shore leave in San Francisco. full summary | add synopsis
Awards:
1 nomination more
User Comments:
One Of My Favorite Astaire-Rogers Films more (40 total)

Cast

  (Complete credited cast)

Fred Astaire ... Bake Baker

Ginger Rogers ... Sherry Martin

Randolph Scott ... Bilge Smith
Harriet Hilliard ... Connie Martin
Astrid Allwyn ... Mrs. Iris Manning

Betty Grable ... Trio Singer
Harry Beresford ... Captain Hickey
Russell Hicks ... Jim Nolan
Brooks Benedict ... David Sullivan
Ray Mayer ... Dopey Williams

Lucille Ball ... Kitty Collins
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Additional Details

Runtime:
110 min | USA:80 min (re-release)
Country:
USA
Language:
English
Aspect Ratio:
1.37 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Mono (RCA Victor System)
Certification:
USA:Approved (PCA #1801) | Finland:K-16 | UK:U

Fun Stuff

Trivia:
At the time of production, the Golden Gate Bridge was still under construction, so we see a night shot of the fleet sailing out through the Golden Gate between the towers of the bridge, but the deck isn't in place yet. more
Quotes:
Bake Baker: I don't often try to apologize 'cause I seldom make any mistakes. more
Movie Connections:
Featured in Fred Astaire: Puttin' on His Top Hat (1980) (TV) more
Soundtrack:
Let Yourself Go more

FAQ

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15 out of 16 people found the following comment useful.
One Of My Favorite Astaire-Rogers Films, 28 October 2006
8/10
Author: ccthemovieman-1 from Lockport, NY, United States

This is one of the best Fred Astaire-Ginger Rogers films, or at least one of my favorites. Most of the A-R movies feature great dancing but sappy romance stories. This still has the courtship corniness but not as pronounced as the other films.

This movie features not just great dancing but likable characters and a bunch of good songs. The music is the central theme here and what's nice is the addition of a tap solo by Rogers. She not only was a super dancer but a very pretty woman and one with tremendous figure. She dances also with Fred, of course, and they're always a fun pair to watch on the dance floor.

Growing up in the 1950s watching "Ozzie & Harriet" on television, it was a real kick the first time I saw this to see such a young Harriet Hilliard. No surprise than Ozzie fell for this beauty. Although she had that short early '30s hairstyle, I recognized her voice right away. Also in this movie are quick appearances by Betty Grable and Lucille Ball, but I have to admit that I have yet to out Ball. I can't find her, but I know she's in here.

Astaire, except for some obnoxious gum-chewing in the first third of the film, was fun to watch and Randolph Scott - although better in westerns - is likable, too.

This is simply a nice, feel-good film and good one if you want to to enjoy the great talents of Astaire and Rogers.

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