The read
Critics rate it 12 points higher than audiences do.
Synopsis
When the US Navy fleet docks at San Francisco, sailor Bake Baker tries to rekindle the flame with his old dancing partner, Sherry Martin, while Bake's buddy Bilge Smith romances Sherry's sister, Connie. But it's not all smooth sailing—Bake has a habit of losing Sherry's jobs for her and, despite Connie's dreams, Bilge is not ready to settle down.
Ratings
IMDb7.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes83%
Critics rate it 12 points higher than audiences do.
76 audience votes
Key crew
- Mark SandrichDirector
- Dwight TaylorScreenplay
- Allan ScottScreenplay
- Irving BerlinOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Fred AstaireBake Baker
- Ginger RogersSherry Martin
- Randolph ScottBilge Smith
- Harriet NelsonConnie Martin
- Astrid AllwynIris Manning
- Betty GrableSinger in Trio
- Harry BeresfordCaptain Hickey
- Russell HicksJim Nolan
- Brooks BenedictDavid Sullivan
- Ray MayerDopey Williams
- Lucille BallKitty Collins
- Tom BrowerPoliceman (uncredited)
Stills
Themes
dancingnavysan francisco, californiashow businessmusicaltap dancingu.s. navybased on play or musicalremakeballroom dancingsingingblack and white