Florida Special

A wealthy young woman, bored with her socialite life, decides to run away to Florida with her beau. Her father, a shrewd businessman, disapproves of the match and hires a private detective to follow them and bring her back. Along the way, they encounter a series of comedic mishaps and musical numbers, all while trying to evade the detective.

As a product of its time, 'Florida Special' was a lighthearted musical comedy that offered escapism during the Great Depression. Critics at the time generally found it to be an amusing, if unremarkable, diversion, praising its musical numbers and the chemistry between its leads, while noting its predictable plot.

• Praised for its energetic musical performances.
• Found to be a pleasant, if somewhat formulaic, romantic comedy.
• Eilers and Talbot's on-screen chemistry was a highlight.

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The film features an early appearance by famous bandleader Benny Goodman and his orchestra, performing several musical numbers.