Romance on the High Seas

Released Jul 3, 1948

1h 39m

Musical

Romance

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8 Reviews

64%

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250+ Ratings

Although Mike (Don DeFore) and Elvira Kent (Janis Paige) are in love, each suspects the other of unfaithfulness. Elvira plans an anniversary cruise to Rio, but, when Mike cancels at the last minute and encourages her to go alone, Elvira is convinced he's seeing someone else. She asks singer Georgia Garrett (Doris Day) to go on the cruise in her place, unaware that Mike has hired a detective, Peter Virgil (Jack Carson), to take the cruise to spy on "Elvira."

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Nell Minow

Movie Mom

Rated: 4/5

Feb 10, 2005

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Danielle Solzman

Solzy at the Movies

Romance on the High Seas might not be in the top tier of Michael Curtiz classics but the film is worth checking out for Doris Day's perfrmance.

Rated: 3.5/5

Sep 29, 2020

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Mattie Lucas

From the Front Row

An easy-going crowd pleaser, and it's easy to see why Day became such a huge star - her effervescent, folksy charm feels almost effortless.

Rated: 3/4

Jul 15, 2020

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Matt Brunson

Film Frenzy

It may not be as celebrated a film debut as those by Julie Andrews in Mary Poppins or Lauren Bacall in To Have and Have Not, but Doris Day certainly grabbed everyone's attention when she premiered with a peppy performance in this effervescent comedy.

Rated: 3/4

Jul 5, 2020

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Emanuel Levy

EmanuelLevy.Com

Ditected by Michael Curtiz (Casablanca), this musical marks the feature debut of Doris Day, and its best part are the songs, including the Oscar-nominated tune, It's Magic.

Rated: B-

Aug 17, 2011

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Diana Saenger

Classic Movie Guide

Romance On The High Seas is a lighthearted comedy with plenty of opportunity to listen to Doris Day sing.

Rated: 3/5

Apr 19, 2007

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David K

Entertaining introduction to film goers of Doris Day. Overall, the plot's okay, but it has bits of entertaining moments. The two guys in a bar drowning their sorrows is pretty memorable. And, Doris sings!

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

06/27/23

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Nizar N

Doris Day's debut on the big screen was just as great as any of her later performances. The rest of the cast doesn't fail to deliver either. Romance on the High Seas has a funny plot and is definitely worth watching. Above all, it's filmed in splendid technicolor, giving a vibrant look at the world of the 40s, including Rio de Janeiro.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

05/09/23

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byron p

I thought it was a thoroughly enjoyable light hearted movie with a fairly simple (and predictable) plot but fun to watch; first movie for Doris Day.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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Tom M

Doris Day is perfect in her film debut. The combination of her wonderful voice and breathtaking beauty has rarely been matched since at the movies. Always lovable Carson is great again.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

05/16/21

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Audience Member

Super cute movie, mostly a romance with hints of screwball comedy. The plot can get a little confusing at times, but in general it has an interesting story and is well-acted. Doris Day is amazing here, especially considering this is her screen debut. Wish movies like this were more mainstream today.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/16/23

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Audience Member

The best musical romance movie ever made! With the best movie song ever sung: It's Magic!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/26/23

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Michael Curtiz

Director

Jack Carson

Peter Virgil

Janis Paige

Elvira Kent

Don DeFore

Michael Kent

Doris Day

Georgia Garrett

Oscar Levant

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Synopsis

Although Mike (Don DeFore) and Elvira Kent (Janis Paige) are in love, each suspects the other of unfaithfulness. Elvira plans an anniversary cruise to Rio, but, when Mike cancels at the last minute and encourages her to go alone, Elvira is convinced he's seeing someone else. She asks singer Georgia Garrett (Doris Day) to go on the cruise in her place, unaware that Mike has hired a detective, Peter Virgil (Jack Carson), to take the cruise to spy on "Elvira."

Director: Michael Curtiz
Distributor: Warner Bros. Pictures
Production Co: Warner Bros.
Genre: Musical, Romance
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jul 3, 1948, Original
Release Date (Streaming): Sep 1, 2009
Runtime: 1h 39m

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