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Romance on the High Seas (1948)

“Romance and Laughter...under a Rio moon!”

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Plot

In the heart of the sparkling metropolis, New York, dwell the wealthy couple, Michael and Elvira Kent, whose third wedding anniversary brings not merriment, but the sting of mutual mistrust. Elvira's suspicions are fueled by Michael's uncanny knack for skipping their anniversary trips under the guise of urgent business for the pharmacy conglomerate he works for, owned by none other than Elvira's Uncle Lazlo. When their planned voyage from New York to Rio de Janeiro falls victim to Michael's work obligations once again, Elvira plots a cunning scheme to test her husband's fidelity. Elvira, under the pretense of embarking on their ocean voyage, stays behind in the bustling city, hiring a private investigator to keep a watchful eye on her possibly wayward husband. Adding another layer to her scheme, she employs Georgia Garrett, an unrefined yet charming singer met at the travel agency, to pose as her on the trip, maintaining a pristine image and abstaining from any flirtations. Unbeknownst to Elvira, her husband harbors his own suspicions. Believing his wife to be rendezvousing with a lover on the luxury cruise, he employs the services of Peter Virgil, a private investigator tasked with shadowing the assumed Elvira. The cruise ship becomes a stage for a comical ballet of mistaken identities as Peter falls for Georgia, believing her to be Elvira, and Georgia, in turn, develops feelings for Peter, a man she believes she cannot pursue due to her guise as the married Mrs. Kent. Adding to this whirlwind of confusion is the presence of Oscar Farrar, Georgia's aspiring boyfriend, who sneaks onboard, and the individual decisions of both Elvira and Michael to secretly meet the ship in Rio. Uncle Lazlo, however, seems to be privy to the unfolding drama but is unsure which secrets to safeguard and which to reveal. As love, suspicion, and comedy intermingle on the high seas, the viewers are promised an unforgettable voyage filled with laughs, love, and unexpected twists.

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Romance on the High Seas is a comedy movie featuring Jack Carson.

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