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On an Island with You (1948)

 -  Comedy | Musical | Romance  -  3 May 1948 (USA)
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While shooting on location in the South Pacific, a movie star is pursued by a handsome Naval officer who is convinced she is the girl for him.

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Cast

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Rosalind Rennolds
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Lt. Lawrence Y. Kingslee
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Ricardo Montez
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Buckley
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Yvonne Torro
Xavier Cugat and His Orchestra ...
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Leon Ames ...
Commander Harrison
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Penelope Peabody
Dick Simmons ...
George Blaine
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Storyline

A young navy lieutenant is brought in as techninical adviser on a song-dance-and-swim film being made by screen star Rosalind Reynolds. Having once done a number with her - and been kissed at the end - at a Forces show, the young lad somehow believes she should be his girl. Her boyfriend - and fellow co-star - is just one of those disagreeing. Written by Jeremy Perkins <jwp@aber.ac.uk>

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M.G.M's Big All Star Musical! See more »


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3 May 1948 (USA)  »

Also Known As:

Auf einer Insel mit Dir  »

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(Western Electric Sound System)

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(Technicolor)

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1.37 : 1
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Trivia

In an interview on TCM, Cyd Charisse stated that she neglected to warm up one day on set due to being late. Jumping from one level to another and on the third level she felt one of her knees completely rip and tear all the ligaments. See more »

Goofs

"Chita" the Chihuahua that Xavier Cugat gives to Jimmy is said to be a female dog but at frame 1:31:19 the dog's appendage can clearly be seen, proving it was a male dog. See more »

Quotes

Lt. Lawrence Y. Kingslee: Put your arms around my neck.
Rosalind Reynolds: If I put my arms around your neck I'd choke you!
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Featured in That's Entertainment! (1974) See more »

Soundtracks

"Não Tenho Lágrimas"
(1937) (uncredited)
Music by Max Bulhões and Milton de Oliveira
Performed by Xavier Cugat and His Orchestra
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Esther in a Sarong!
16 May 2002 | by (New York City, NY) – See all my reviews

Esther Williams, once again, proves that she is unequaled, in these MGM escapism musicals. The story is silly, but she is a star in the first degree. Whether wet, underwater, or gliding across the dance floor, she is a beauty to watch. Playing her swim partners in this film are Ricardo Montalban and Peter Lawford. Montalban comes across better. He did other films with Esther; FIESTA and NEPTUNE'S DAUGHTER. Lawford doesn't come off that well. A bit stiff, but that's his role, and somewhat out of place opposite his gorgeous leading lady, he seemed uncomfortable. And he certainly can't swim.

Jimmy Durante does his usual performance of a lovable sidekick. He, too, played opposite Esther in THIS TIME FOR KEEPS, where he had more of a substance role to act. Then there's the lovely Cyd Charisse who in her early days as a feature player, prior THE BANDWAGON, gets a chance to show off those gorgeous legs in a terrific dance routine with Montalban. Xavier Cugat and his orchestra play some lovely songs.

If you want to sit back and watch Esther Williams in a swimsuit or an evening gown in a fun filled musical with no special plot, then enjoy this one.


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