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Melody Cruise

  • 19331933
  • PassedPassed
  • 1h 16min
IMDb RATING
6.0/10
275
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Phil Harris, Greta Nissen, and Charles Ruggles in Melody Cruise (1933)
ComedyMusicalRomance

A popular playboy goes on a cruise from New York in winter to California. He brings a friend to keep him from getting too serious with any of the many eligible women on the cruise. The plot ... Read allA popular playboy goes on a cruise from New York in winter to California. He brings a friend to keep him from getting too serious with any of the many eligible women on the cruise. The plot complicates when he does fall in love with one and attempts to pursue her over the objecti... Read allA popular playboy goes on a cruise from New York in winter to California. He brings a friend to keep him from getting too serious with any of the many eligible women on the cruise. The plot complicates when he does fall in love with one and attempts to pursue her over the objections of his friend.

IMDb RATING
6.0/10
275
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  • Director
    • Mark Sandrich
  • Writers
    • Ben Holmes(screen play)
    • Mark Sandrich(screen play)
    • Allen Rivkin(additional dialogue)
  • Stars
    • Charles Ruggles
    • Phil Harris
    • Helen Mack
Top credits
  • Director
    • Mark Sandrich
  • Writers
    • Ben Holmes(screen play)
    • Mark Sandrich(screen play)
    • Allen Rivkin(additional dialogue)
  • Stars
    • Charles Ruggles
    • Phil Harris
    • Helen Mack
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 9User reviews
    • 5Critic reviews
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    Phil Harris, Greta Nissen, and Charles Ruggles in Melody Cruise (1933)
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    Top cast

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    Charles Ruggles
    Charles Ruggles
    • Pete Wellsas Pete Wells
    Phil Harris
    Phil Harris
    • Alan Chandleras Alan Chandler
    Helen Mack
    Helen Mack
    • Laurie Marloweas Laurie Marlowe
    Greta Nissen
    Greta Nissen
    • Elsa Von Raderas Elsa Von Rader
    Chick Chandler
    Chick Chandler
    • Hickeyas Hickey
    June Brewster
    June Brewster
    • Zoeas Zoe
    Shirley Chambers
    Shirley Chambers
    • Veraas Vera
    Florence Roberts
    Florence Roberts
    • Miss Pottsas Miss Potts
    Marjorie Gateson
    Marjorie Gateson
    • Mrs. Wellsas Mrs. Wells
    Bonnie Bannon
    Bonnie Bannon
    • Chorineas Chorine
    • (uncredited)
    Eddie Borden
    Eddie Borden
    • Man on Dock at Ship Departureas Man on Dock at Ship Departure
    • (uncredited)
    Harry Bowen
    Harry Bowen
    • Ship Stewardas Ship Steward
    • (uncredited)
    Harry C. Bradley
    Harry C. Bradley
    • Ship Passengeras Ship Passenger
    • (uncredited)
    Don Brodie
    Don Brodie
    • Ship Passengeras Ship Passenger
    • (uncredited)
    Marion Byron
    Marion Byron
    • Second Stewardessas Second Stewardess
    • (uncredited)
    Nat Carr
    Nat Carr
    • Traveler Advised to Go Westas Traveler Advised to Go West
    • (uncredited)
    Nora Cecil
    Nora Cecil
    • First Gossipas First Gossip
    • (uncredited)
    Jay Eaton
    Jay Eaton
    • Guest at Bon Voyage Partyas Guest at Bon Voyage Party
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Mark Sandrich
    • Writers
      • Ben Holmes(screen play)
      • Mark Sandrich(screen play)
      • Allen Rivkin(additional dialogue) (uncredited)
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    A popular playboy goes on a cruise from New York in winter to California. He brings a friend to keep him from getting too serious with any of the many eligible women on the cruise. The plot complicates when he does fall in love with one and attempts to pursue her over the objections of his friend.
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    • Plot summary
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    • Taglines
      • Forty Maddening Maidens on a Maiden Cruise with two innocent men who tried not to slip..but SLIP AHOY! (Print Ad- Victoria advocate, ((Victoria, Tex.)) 4 August 1933)
    • Genres
      • Comedy
      • Musical
      • Romance
    • Certificate
      • Passed
    • Parents guide
      • Add content advisory

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Phil Harris' first starring film role.
    • Quotes

      Pete Wells: Well, it was a swell little party while it lasted. Huh? I tell ya I've recaptured more illusions than you can shake a cocktail at.

      Alan Chandler: I'll say you have.

      Pete Wells: Ah, the fun's all over. Hi-ho. And once more I've become the respectable businessman from Pasadena. Hi-ho, again.

    • Connections
      Referenced in The Lady Consents (1936)
    • Soundtracks
      He's Not the Marrying Kind
      (1933) (uncredited)

      Music and Lyrics by Val Burton and Will Jason

      Solo lines Sung by many shipboard females

      Played also in the score

    User reviews9

    Review
    Top review
    10/10
    A movie that is as fresh today as it was in 1933!
    From start to finish, this film never slows down. There are so many great one-liners, sexual innuendos, and great moments, that it is just a fun film to watch. Helen Mack is quick witted and a very natural actor. Her abilities are showcased well - no wonder they chose her for this part. The musical score is great! It borders on being a musical, especially with all the great choreography. It has the look and feel of the wonderful musicals of the '40s and '50s. The characters are memorable and the comedic timing is perfect. I give this move four stars!
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    • Daryl17
    • Sep 27, 2003

    Details

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    • Release date
      • June 23, 1933 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Languages
      • English
      • French
      • German
      • Spanish
    • Also known as
      • På kryss till paradiset
    • Filming locations
      • RKO Studios - 780 N. Gower Street, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production company
      • RKO Radio Pictures
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      • 1h 16min
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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