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Road to Bali

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In this musical, Harold (Bob Hope) and George (Bing Crosby) are two vaudeville performers in Australia. After they realize their local gal pals intend to marry them, they sign up for a diving expedition led by the local island prince, Ken Arok (Murvyn Vye). They soon meet the prince's sister, Lalah (Dorothy Lamour), who rules a beautiful island. When their dive uncovers a jewel-filled chest, Ken tries to steal both the treasure and Lalah's throne, and the trio is forced into hiding.

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Bob Thomas Associated Press Bob Hope and Bing Crosby keep the quips flying at a machine-gun pace. Jul 24, 2019 Full Review Matt Brunson Film Frenzy Offers enough nyuks to maintain interest. Rated: 2.5/4 Nov 3, 2021 Full Review Clyde Gilmour Maclean's Magazine Some of the roguish partners' mugging at the camera and sly personal "asides" may get on your nerves once or twice, but in most respects this is an acceptable sequel... Oct 7, 2019 Full Review James Plath Family Home Theater Though not as funny as Road to Morocco and Road to Utopia, this 91-minute comedy is a good place to start for families with younger children because it is color and because Road to Bali is a kitchen sink film. Rated: B Jan 16, 2018 Full Review Dennis Schwartz Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews Follows the usual formula for these Crosby-Hope road movies. Rated: C+ Apr 29, 2009 Full Review Phil Hall Film Threat By this point of the road, the fun has become thin and repetitive. Rated: 2/5 Apr 3, 2009 Full Review Read all reviews

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Liam D The weakest of the "Road To" series because it feels a lot more slower but not without some charms Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 03/31/24 Full Review StephenPaul C LOL, the funniest 01 hour: and 31 minutes ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 06/23/23 Full Review Audience Member Really fun movie!!! I use to watch it 2-3 times a Saturday if there was nothing to do but watch movies all day. I love the humor and plus the bing and Hope combo is legendary!!! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/13/23 Full Review robert p It is great to compare the humor or yesteryear but in this day and age I doubt any Road to anywhere would not exist!! Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review Audience Member The movie had its moments of hilarity and tons of good puns. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 02/26/23 Full Review steve d Cute enough for fans of this kind of things. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 03/30/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis In this musical, Harold (Bob Hope) and George (Bing Crosby) are two vaudeville performers in Australia. After they realize their local gal pals intend to marry them, they sign up for a diving expedition led by the local island prince, Ken Arok (Murvyn Vye). They soon meet the prince's sister, Lalah (Dorothy Lamour), who rules a beautiful island. When their dive uncovers a jewel-filled chest, Ken tries to steal both the treasure and Lalah's throne, and the trio is forced into hiding.
Director
Hal Walker
Producer
Daniel Dare, Harry Tugend
Screenwriter
Frank Butler, Hal Kanter, William Morrow
Production Co
Paramount Pictures, Bing Crosby Productions, Hope Enterprises
Genre
Musical, Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Dec 25, 1952, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Aug 11, 2016
Runtime
1h 31m
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