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Luxury Liner
Capt. Jeremy Bradford has a particularly exciting luxury liner cruise in store when he's charged with transporting a troupe of opera singers to Rio de Janeiro. Anxious to become a singer herself, Bradford's young daughter, Polly, decides to skip out on school and sneak onto the ship before it departs. Angry that his daughter disobeyed him, Bradford puts her to work on the ship for punishment, but Polly has her own ideas about how to spend the trip.
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Plot Summary
A young woman from a small town wins a contest to travel on a luxury liner to Hawaii, hoping to find romance. While on board, she becomes entangled with a charming but enigmatic crooner and a wealthy older businessman. Her journey is filled with music, dance, and unexpected romantic complications as she navigates the sophisticated world of ocean travel.
Critical Reception
Luxury Liner received a mixed to positive reception upon its release. While praised for its colorful Technicolor production and musical numbers, some critics found the plot to be predictable and somewhat formulaic for its time. The performances were generally seen as adequate, with Jane Powell charming in her leading role.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its vibrant Technicolor cinematography and musical sequences.
Criticized for a sometimes predictable and conventional romantic storyline.
Jane Powell's youthful charm and singing talent were highlighted as a significant asset.
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Fun Fact
The film utilized extensive studio sets to recreate the grandeur of the ocean liner, the SS Lurline, as filming at sea was prohibitively expensive and complex for the era.
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