Escape to Paradise (1939)

An American tourist in South America finds love and unexpected trouble.

Director:

Erle C. Kenton

Writers:

Ian McLellan Hunter (story), Herbert Clyde Lewis (story),

Stars:

Bobby Breen, Kent Taylor, Marla Shelton

Cast

Complete credited cast:
Bobby Breen	...	Roberto Ramos
Kent Taylor	...	Richard Fleming
Marla Shelton	...	Juanita
Rudolph Anders	...	Alexander Komac
Joyce Compton	...	Penelope Carter
Pedro de Cordoba	...	Don Miguel
Rosina Galli	...	Brigida, the Dueña
Anna Demetrio	...	Señora Ramos, Roberto's Mother
Francisco Marán	...	Perez
Carlos Villarías	...	Gonzales
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Frank Yaconelli	...	Manuel, Taxi Driver

Storyline

An American tourist in South America finds love and unexpected trouble.

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Plot Keywords:

boy singer | latin america

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Genres:

Comedy | Musical | Romance

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Certificate:

Approved

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

22 December 1939 (USA)

Also Known As:

Fuga in paradiso

Company Credits

Production Co:

Bobby Breen Productions Inc., Sol Lesser Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

60 min

Sound Mix:

Mono (RCA Victor System)

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1

Did You Know?

Soundtracks

"Tra-La-La"
Music by Nilo Menendez
Lyrics by Eddie Cherkose

User Reviews

Bobby Breen in South America

Wealthy playboy Kent Taylor (as Richard Fleming) arrives in "Rosarita", on a business and pleasure cruise. In order to escape the amorous clutches of pushy Joyce Compton (as Penelope), he hops on a motorcycle-propelled taxi cart helmed by boy singer Bobby Breen (as Roberto Ramos). Mr. Breen is saving his pesos to buy a real taxicab. He speeds Mr. Taylor to the "best hotel in South America" where Taylor encounters pretty Senorita Marla Shelton (as Juanita). Her father, Pedro de Cordoba (as Don Miguel), has a successful maté (tea) plantation; both business and daughter are threatened by conniving Rudolph Anders (as Alexander Komac).

With Breen's help, you can expect it to end accordingly. Way down south of the border, Canadian-born Breen is charming and convincing. His "Tra-La-La" was the film's main hit. A fine singer throughout his life, Breen was a favorite of The Beatles; he can be found between the "real" George Harrison and Marlene Dietrich on your "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band" album.

***** Escape to Paradise (12/22/39) Erle C. Kenton ~ Bobby Breen, Kent Taylor, Marla Shelton, Rudolph Anders