Road to Morocco
Road to Morocco

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Road to Morocco

1942
Movie
82 min
English

Two carefree castaways on a desert shore find an Arabian Nights city, where they compete for the luscious Princess Shalmar.

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IMDb7.0/10
Rotten Tomatoes100%
Director: David ButlerGenres: Comedy, Musical, Adventure, Romance

Plot Summary

Two down-on-their-luck adventurers, Bashir and Orville, win passage on a ship to Morocco. After a shipwreck, they find themselves in a fantastical African kingdom. Bashir falls for Princess Shalmar, but she is already promised to the nefarious Nim. They must overcome obstacles and escape danger to find true love and their fortune.

Critical Reception

Road to Morocco was a critical and commercial success, cementing the popular "Road to..." series starring Crosby and Hope. Critics praised its fast-paced humor, musical numbers, and the undeniable chemistry between the leads.

What Reviewers Say

  • A classic example of the screwball comedy genre, brimming with witty banter and slapstick.

  • The chemistry between Bing Crosby and Bob Hope is the highlight, delivering a non-stop stream of jokes.

  • Dorothy Lamour provides the requisite romantic element and beauty, fitting perfectly into the exotic setting.

Google audience: Audience reception is overwhelmingly positive, with viewers consistently praising the film's timeless humor, memorable songs, and the iconic pairing of Crosby and Hope.

Fun Fact

The film's famous 'no reason' gag, where Bing Crosby asks Bob Hope why he's wearing a turban and Hope replies, 'I was playing charades and I think I made a wrong move,' was completely improvised.

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