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Cairo (1942)

“There's never been a pyramid scheme like this!”

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Plot

In the small and unassuming town of Cavity Rock, California, the Times Leader newspaper is unexpectedly selected as the quintessential local paper of America. This accolade propels their dedicated reporter, Homer Smith, into the heart of World War II, tasked with delivering riveting war reports to be disseminated among other small-town newspapers. His journey is marked with relentless adventures, including the sinking of his ship on his voyage to Cairo. In the midst of chaos and survival, he encounters Philo Cobson, another survivor, who entrusts him with a mysterious message meant for a lady in Cairo, if he happens to survive the ordeal. Navigating through the labyrinth of war-ridden Cairo, he successfully delivers the message. However, he finds himself entangled in a web of espionage when he suspects the glamorous American singer-actress, Marcia Warren, to be a spy. Little does he know that Marcia is harboring similar suspicions about him. The plot thickens with a dance of mistaken identities, leading to a whirlwind of confusion and intrigue. Yet, amidst the chaos, everything miraculously unravels, culminating in an unexpected resolution.

Where to watch Cairo?

Cairo is a comedy movie featuring Jeanette MacDonald.

It is possible to buy Cairo on Amazon Video, Apple TV, DIRECTV, Google Play Movies, Vudu and YouTube.