Romance on the High Seas (Warner Bros.) (1948)

“RomANce ON THE Hien Sras” (Advance) SIRENS, SAMBAS, LAUGHS IN NEW 7 WARNER MUSICAL Havana, Trinidad, Rio! Calypso, sambas, luxury liners, gorgeous girls, rhythmic . carnivals! That’s Warner Bros.’ handsome Technicolor musical, ‘Romance On The High Seas,” a Michael Curtiz production, which comes to the Strand Theatre starting next Friday. Anyone with a passion for travel will thrill to this elaborate musical, which was months in preparation before actual shooting got underway at the Burbank studios. Created in the sweeping style of “Night and Day” and “This Is The Army,” both from the same studio, it is a dazzling musical holiday with Jack Carson, Janis Paige, Don DeFore and a new singing sensation, Doris Day, heading the large cast. The film abounds with music ., and there is is a constant flow “of native tropical rhythms which permeate the general background. Miss Day holds the spotlight for the main singing stanzas, presenting a spirited array of hits from those two ace tunesters, Jule Styne and Sammy Cahn. “It’s. Magic” leads off the tune list. Busby Berkeley, assoeiated with many of Warner Bros.’ memorable musical extravaganzas, is responsible for the dancing ensembles here. Carson is cast as a private detective aboard ship, who has we cne ‘a. d a ce SepUuSDdDe if sc) —= edywis' as strong.as heresultry singing moments. Famed pianist-comedian Oscar Levant, S. Z. Sakall and Fortunio Bonanova are featured in the large cast which Director Curtiz has selected. Sings ‘Tourist Trade’ In New Warner Feature Avon Long, remembered for his performance in Gershwin’s opera, “Porgy and Bess,” does a number, “Tourist Trade,” in Warner Bros.’ brilliant musical, “Romance On The High Seas,” a Michael Curtiz production, with color by Technicolor, which comes next Friday to the Strand. DON DeFORE Sull DD-16 Mat 356-1E “ROMANCE ON THE HIGH SEAS,” Warner Bros. lavish all-star Technicolor musical has Jack Carson with the new singing sensation, Doris Day, also Janis Paige and Don DeFore. This musical jaunt to South America comes to the Strand Theatre next Friday. Still 356-506 Mat 356-2B This special brand of improvised off-key singing, which is heard frequently throughout Warner Gay Calypso In Strand Film Calypso is over 100 years old. Seas,” a Michael Curtiz production, coming soon to the Strand Theatre, got its start in Trinidad. Natives lampooned everyBros.’ mammoth Technical musthing to song, and_ tourists ical, “Romance On The High The CAST Reet Oe Eee on ee JACK CARSON Se aa OIE wk ce a aa JANIS PAIGE ont 2... SDE DEPORT Garrett a aS SSeS er eee DORIS DAY esse orek SegeE Sep OR ed che etivate. eCOSCAR LEVANT ONCE LAB! 6. soe ei Ole Nal a woueoatsl oe acerca OR, S. Z. SAKALL | Plintpe ss Betas Bakes or es FORTUNIO BONANOVA Siig sa othge.y srs 60s os oN 4 a ERIC BLORE Ripzi tet Clerk es ek ok FRANKLIN PANGBORN Was PICUNGER: os Seca SO PE ne oo hme LESLIE BROOKS POUR ss Sees ook wha WILLIAM BAKEWELL Pherae 8208. eis Ss JOHNNY BERKES Bartewlers . ssi 60s s 3 oe KENNETH BRITTON and AVON LONG SIR LANCELOT THE SAMBA KINGS THE PAGE CAVANAUGH TRIO PRODUCTION STAFF Produced by Alex Gottlieb. Directed by Michael Curtiz. Screenplay by Julius J. and Philip G. Epstein; additional dialogue by I. A. L. Diamond, from a story by S. Pondal Rios and Carlos A. Olivari. Photographed by Elwood Bredell, A.S.C. Art Director, Anton Grot. Film Editor, Rudi Fehr. Sound by Everett A. Brown and David Forrest. Dialogue Director, Felix Jacoves. Technicolor Color Director, Natalie Kalmus; associate, Mitchell Kovaleski. Special Effects by David Curtiz, Director; Wilfred M. Cline, A.S.C., Robert Burks, A.S.C. Set Decorations by Howard Winterbottom. Wardrobe by Milo Anderson. Makeup Artist, Pere Westmore. Music by Jule Styne and Sammy Cahn. Musical Numbers Orchestrated and Conducted by Ray Heindorf. Musical Numbers Created and Directed by Busby Berkeley. Musical Director, Leo F. Forbstein. Assistant Director, Robert Vreeland. Unit Manager, Eric Stacey. The STORY A marital mix-up, plus mistaken identity told against the lush background of a South American cruise. Doris Day, a night club torcher, wins a free trip to the tropics, in return for posing as a rich society woman (Janis Paige). Janis’ husband (Don DeFore) hires a private detective (Jack Carson) to keep tab on her during the trip. However, once Carson sees Doris, he is smitten, and the complications begin to pile up. When the boat docks at Havana, Oscar Levant, who has been courting Doris unsuccessfully, comes on board, but gets a chilly reception from the girl. The confusion mounts as the boat proceeds to Trinidad and other colorful ports. In Rio, the Casino management hires Doris as the new ‘society singing sensation’, but her debut is threatened when Janis suddenly appears. However Janis graciously introduces Doris on the opening night, and Carson is among the guests to give her a resounding hand in the great finale. se vO, (Running time: 99 minutes) 25, brought it back to the States. Still JP-514 Publicity Copy (Review) CARSON, PAIGE, DE FORE, DAY IN GAY FILMUSICAL Seldom does a film musical come along which gives all of its stars a chance to shine so much as Warner Bros.’ Technicolor extravaganza, “Romance On The High Seas,” a Michael Curtiz production, which premiered yesterday at the Strand Theatre. e Jack Carson clowns and goes calypso; Janis Paige aids on the comedy and beauty end? Don DeFore, foils between the two, and a talented newcomer, Doris Day, hops from brassy comedy to slick singing. Not stopping there, Oscar Levant wisecracks and plays his piano brilliantly. S. Z. Sakall worries and frets; Fortunio Bonanova storms and gestulates; Avon Long struts to “Tourist Trade,” with the color by Technicolor dominating the entire merry jaunt. A pleasure cruise to South America provides the setting for this gay entertainment. Stopovers at Havana, Rio and Trinidad introduce riotous color scenes, and breath-taking choreographic patterns by the dancers. Comedy is in the front throughout, with a barfly, played briefly by Johnny “Berkes, a sharp standout in one of the greatest comedy routines seen in some time. Miss Day impresses for her ease and command before the cameras. Her song delivery is neat, and she is able to wear costumes smartly. Director Curtiz is quite enthusiastic over her talent, and it is well displayed here. “It’s Magic” and “I’m In Love” song's are two of her best numbers. : Strand patrons were loud and enthusiastic over this elaborate musical—a great show. Doris Day Makes Film Debut In Musicomedy Doris Day, who makes her film debut in Warner Bros.’ brilliant musical, “Romance On The High Seas,” a Michael Curtiz production, with color by Technicolor, was once a dancer with Fanchon & Mareo units. Later she graduated to the dance band field, vocalizing with Les Brown’s orchestra, and made platter history with her recording of “Sentimental Journey.” JANIS PAIGE Mat 356-1D | gia ng pifagck pies bc gc laiguclos. 3 icteric ga ei gaa ag pe mle a a ela a laine vce iia iN: ) ee ee Se Re SSE GNIT SIH.L INOTV dr'to »