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Sailors Don't Care
'1914. Knight poses as rating aboard son's cruiser and helps Q-ship sink U-boat.' (British Film Catalogue)
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Plot Summary
A young woman disguised as a cabin boy boards a ship to be near her father, the captain. Her ruse is complicated by the attention she receives from a handsome sailor and the suspicion of the ship's purser. Amidst the seafaring adventures and romantic entanglements, she must maintain her disguise and navigate the treacherous waters of love and deception.
Critical Reception
Information on the critical reception of 'Sailors Don't Care' is scarce due to its age and limited distribution. Contemporary reviews, where available, likely focused on its comedic elements and the performances of its leads, typical for films of the late silent era. Audience reception is largely unrecorded.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its lighthearted comedic tone and romantic subplot.
Noted for the charm of its lead actors, particularly Lili Damita.
A typical example of pre-Code romantic comedy fare.
Google audience: Audience reviews for 'Sailors Don't Care' are not available due to its age and obscurity. Historical context suggests it would have been appreciated for its escapist entertainment and romantic themes.
Fun Fact
This film is notable for being an early example of a comedic romance set at sea, a popular theme in the late 1920s.
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