Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer/Short Subject, 1935
Technicolor
Cast:
Marion Davies, Chester Morris, Lee Tracy, Cary Grant, Randolph Scott, Errol Flynn, Lili
Damita, Johnny Downs, Buddy Rogers and his Orchestra, Mickey Rooney.
Synopsis:
This is a short filmed in Technicolor at Catalina Island. Most likely it was an actor
benefit show that was filmed and assembled later as a short. There are production numbers
(ala Busby Berkeley), a cute song called "Smooth Sailing" by Johnny Downs, and
many cameos by big names of the day. At one point, Chester Morris (who M.C.'s the short)
says, "Ah......the Queen of the screen....Marion Davies." The camera pans the
audience and there sits Marion..... on Cary Grant's lap! A later shot shows her applauding
one of the acts. The color is spectacular and there is a beautiful swimsuit/boat show
toward the end of the short. Buddy Rogers and his Orchestra are heavily featured and open
dressed as famous movie stars.
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