A girl is engaged to the local rich man, but meanwhile she has dreams about the legendary pirate Macoco. A traveling singer falls in love with her and to impress her he poses as the pirate.A girl is engaged to the local rich man, but meanwhile she has dreams about the legendary pirate Macoco. A traveling singer falls in love with her and to impress her he poses as the pirate.A girl is engaged to the local rich man, but meanwhile she has dreams about the legendary pirate Macoco. A traveling singer falls in love with her and to impress her he poses as the pirate.
- Nominated for 1 Oscar
- 2 nominations total
- Isabella
- (as Lola Deem)
- Poodle Act
- (as Gaudsmith Brothers)
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaJudy Garland missed 99 of the 135 shooting days due to illness.
- GoofsWhen Serafin is walking the tightrope to Manuela's balcony, the support wires can be seen.
- Quotes
Manuela: I wish I had now. Now, will you get out of here?
Serafin: You won't come with me?
Manuela: No.
Serafin: Very well then.
[He goes through the window, turns to Manuela]
Serafin: You know, it isn't essential for you to love me to be in the troupe. It helps, but it isn't essential.
Manuela: Get out!
Serafin: [leaves to go out window] Good-bye.
Manuela: No, not that way! You'll kill yourself.
Serafin: You do care. You do care!
Manuela: No, I don't! No, I don't!
Serafin: Manuela, you love me! You love me!
- ConnectionsEdited into American Masters: Gene Kelly: Anatomy of a Dancer (2002)
The story is just a pretext to present the stars doing what they did best. The film is totally dominated by Gene Kelly, who makes a wonderful contribution to the film as Serafin, an itinerant entertainer who happens to be in Calvados, the Caribbean, a fictional island where the beautiful Manuela is about to get married to a powerful man, Don Pedro Vargas.
After being pursued by Serafin, Manuela's resolve to marry the much older, fatter, and uglier, Don Pedro, is reduced to seeing the would be husband by what he really is, a bully and a man who she will never bring herself to love. The revelations at the end and the happy conclusion gives the film a great finale.
Gene Kelly and Judy Garland were at the peak of their careers. Ms. Garland looks so beautiful in the film and she makes an adorable Manuela. Mr. Kelly gives an excellent performance as the song and dance man who can put people in a trance as he hypnotizes them. The musical numbers in which Mr. Kelly dances are superbly staged.
The supporting players are a delight. Gladys Cooper, makes a great Aunt Inez. Walter Slezak is perfect as Don Pedro, a man who hides deeply rooted secrets. Reginald Owen and George Zucco are also seen. Best of all are the Nicholas Brothers who were amazing in their number.
The glorious Technicolor utilized in the film has kept its luster as it has aged gloriously.
- jotix100
- Jun 9, 2006
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Box office
- Budget
- $3,700,000 (estimated)
- Runtime1 hour 42 minutes
- Color
- Aspect ratio
- 1.37 : 1
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