Classic Movies Posted by KC on October 29, 2020

In Romance on the High Seas (1948) Doris Day made one of the most impressive film debuts in Hollywood history. In that performance, she emerged as a fully-formed star, ready to top the box office in the decade to come. Now this light-hearted musical, with its charming supporting cast and...   read more

Critica Retro Posted by Lê on April 2, 2018

Romance em Alto Mar / Romance on the High Seas (1948) 70 anos atrás, uma jovem encantadora cuja vida seria marcada por tragédias apareceu pela primeira vez nas telas do cinema. Ela havia sonhado em ser uma dançarina, mas um acidente grave interrompeu seu sonho. Durante a recuperação, ela fez   read more

The Blonde At The Film Posted by Cameron on June 27, 2017

via: http://www.tcm.com/tcmdb/title/399/Romance-on-the-High-Seas/#tcmarcp-457612-457613  Unless otherwise noted, all images are my own. This musical at sea stars Doris Day in her first film role. It would catapult her to stardom, but her casting was almost purely by accident. Warner Bros. originally   read more

Love Letters to Old Hollywood Posted by Michaela on February 3, 2017

In 1948, Doris Day wasn't yet a star. At age 23, she had found success with the Les Brown Band thanks to her hit recording of "Sentimental Journey" and she became a regular on Bob Hope's radio show. Oddly enough, though, her career was also coming to a stall. She...   read more

The Wonderful World of Cinema Posted by Virginie Pronovost on January 25, 2016

Doris Day. THIS Icon. I’m a fan. She’s not my number one favourite actress, but she certainly is my favourite singer (along with Madonna). Doris makes me happy. She herself said “I like joy; I want to be joyous; I want to have fun on the set; I want to...   read more

Flickers in Time Posted by Beatrice on April 18, 2015

Romance on the High Seas Directed by Michael Curtiz Written by Julius J. Epstein and Philip G. Epstein; additional dialogue by I.A.L Diamond 1948/USA Warner Bros./Michael Curtiz Productions First viewing/Netflix Rental Oscar Farrar: I lied about my age. Given the pedigree of its director and wr   read more

Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on July 18, 2011

Romance On The High Seas(1948). Musical romantic comedy. Cast: Jack Carson, Janis Paige, Don DeFore, and Doris Day in her film debut. It was nominated for two Academy Awards, for Original Song for "It's Magic" (music by Jule Styne, lyrics by Sammy Cahn), and Music, Scoring of a Musical Picture...   read more

Classic Cinema Gold Posted by Art on April 3, 2011

Romance and Laughter…under a Rio moon!   Romance On The High Seas (Warner Brothers 1948) is a musical romantic comedy filmed in Technicolor starring Jack Carson, Janis Paige, Don DeFore, and Doris Day. The movie also stars Oscar Lavent, S. Z. Sakall, and Leslie Brooks. It was nominated for tw   read more

Critica Retro Posted by Lê on November 30, -0001

Romance em Alto Mar (1948) / Romance on the High Seas (1948) 70 anos atrás, uma jovem encantadora cuja vida seria marcada por tragédias apareceu pela primeira vez nas telas do cinema. Ela havia sonhado em ser uma dançarina, mas um acidente grave interrompeu seu sonho. Durante a recuperação, e   read more