This is Doris Day's first film appearance, and her star quality is very much in evidence; she is a startling, natural film performer. Though she varied her screen performances from time to time, she could always recall this natural, comic-based persona. She is sexy, too; I wonder, though, did her figure "improve" over the years?
Ms. Day has some fine songs, especially "It's Magic". The plot is very contrived, and Day is an unconvincing selection to "play" socialite Janis Paige. I suppose, if she stayed in her room, it might have been believable? The movie is enjoyable for Day's entertaining debut, and some well-selected songs. Hey, what's up with the guy singing the "Tourist Trade" song?
****** Romance on the High Seas (1948) Michael Curtiz ~ Doris Day, Jack Carson, Janis Paige
Ms. Day has some fine songs, especially "It's Magic". The plot is very contrived, and Day is an unconvincing selection to "play" socialite Janis Paige. I suppose, if she stayed in her room, it might have been believable? The movie is enjoyable for Day's entertaining debut, and some well-selected songs. Hey, what's up with the guy singing the "Tourist Trade" song?
****** Romance on the High Seas (1948) Michael Curtiz ~ Doris Day, Jack Carson, Janis Paige