Pacific Paradise
Pacific Paradise

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Pacific Paradise

1937
Movie
10 min
English

In this MGM Miniature Musical, Harry Owens and his orchestra perform several song numbers.

Insights

IMDb6.2/10
Director: Al ChristieGenres: Musical, Comedy, Romance

Plot Summary

A naive but determined young woman travels to Hawaii to claim a lucrative inheritance, only to find herself embroiled in a series of romantic entanglements and musical numbers. She must navigate treacherous business dealings and charming suitors to secure her fortune and her heart's desire.

Critical Reception

Pacific Paradise was a modest musical comedy that aimed for lighthearted entertainment. While it featured pleasant songs and some comedic performances, it was generally seen as a formulaic entry within the genre, lacking significant dramatic depth or originality. Audiences at the time likely enjoyed its escapist qualities and musical numbers.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its enjoyable musical numbers and lighthearted comedic tone.

  • Criticized for its predictable plot and lack of substantial character development.

  • Seen as a pleasant, if unremarkable, musical escapade of its era.

Google audience: Information regarding specific Google user reviews for this 1937 film is not readily available in contemporary databases.

Fun Fact

Shirley Ross, who plays the lead, also co-wrote and performed the Oscar-nominated song 'In a Little Gypsy Bar' in the film 'The Big Broadcast of 1937', which was released the same year.

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