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10/12/1931 Comedy, Romance, Drama, Adventure 1h 23m
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From Dale Collins’ romantic and exciting novel of the strange and lovely places of the world, unfolded before the wondering eyes of a simple London clerk and his wife — the magic of unexpected wealth.

Overview

After receiving an advance inheritance, a bored London couple set off on a world cruise hoping to rejuvenate their marriage and escape their dull routine. But newfound wealth and freedom only expose deeper cracks in their relationship, as each becomes infatuated with someone else. Their journey through exotic ports and mounting disillusionment ultimately brings them face to face with the fragility—and resilience—of love.

  1. Alfred Hitchcock

    Director

Top billed cast

  1. Henry Kendall

    Fred Hill

  2. Joan Barry

    Emily Hill

  3. Percy Marmont

    Commander Gordon

  4. Betty Amann

    The Princess

  5. Elsie Randolph

    The Old Maid

  6. Aubrey Dexter

    Colonel (uncredited)

  7. Hannah Jones

    Mrs. Porter (uncredited)

  8. Arty Ash

    Ship Steward (uncredited)

  9. Bill Shine

    Man Eating on London Underground (uncredited)

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Reviews

A review by CinemaSerf
Written by CinemaSerf on 2022-06-13
A good advertisement for a holiday cruise this definitely isn't: a combination of sea-sickness; decks packed to the gunwales and some overtly snobbish fellow passengers make me realise why I quite like planes! Henry Kendall and Joan Barry come into a windfall inheritance and decide to celebrate by going on such an holiday - and soon discover that it isn't all it is cracked up to be. Using some of Hitchcock's expertly hones silent film skills, we tell the story as our nouveau-riche couple slowly realise that wealth isn't everything as their behaviour and attitudes start to adapt to their new su...read the rest
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Status
Released

Original Language
English

Budget
$0.00

Revenue
$0.00

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