Luxury Liner
Luxury Liner

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Luxury Liner

1933
Movie
70 min
English

This drama offers a few slices from the lives of those who live, work, and travel upon a luxurious trans-atlantic ocean liner.

Insights

IMDb6.3/10
Director: David ButlerGenres: Comedy, Romance, Musical

Plot Summary

A down-on-his-luck inventor, George Edward Jones, dreams of creating a revolutionary new type of airship. He finds himself entangled with a wealthy socialite, Brenda Bartlett, and her formidable aunt, who are determined to thwart his progress. Amidst humorous mishaps and romantic entanglements, George must prove the worth of his invention while navigating the complexities of high society and his own aspirations.

Critical Reception

Luxury Liner was a moderately successful musical comedy of its era, praised for its lighthearted entertainment value and the performances of its comedic leads. While not a critical darling, it offered escapist fare during the Great Depression and was generally well-received by audiences for its song-and-dance numbers and charming story.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its cheerful musical numbers and charming cast.

  • A light and entertaining diversionary film.

  • Offers a pleasant, if predictable, romantic comedy plot.

Google audience: Information regarding specific Google user reviews for 'Luxury Liner (1933)' is not readily available. However, films of this era typically appealed to audiences seeking lighthearted entertainment and escapism.

Fun Fact

While the film features Bert Wheeler and Robert Woolsey as a comedy duo, it was Bert Wheeler who starred in this particular film, with George Edward Jones taking the lead romantic and inventor role.

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