The Paris of the Orient!
After World War II Larry learns that his flying buddy Mike will only live a short time despite the efforts of the doctors. He takes on a profitable flying job for profiteers Maris to finance a good time for his buddy. As the plane takes off he shoves Maris' secretary Susan on board. When Mike falls for her, Larry tells her to play along for Mike's sake. She, of course, falls for Larry.
Alan Ladd
Major Larry Briggs
Veronica Lake
Susan Cleaver
Douglas Dick
Captain Mike Perry
Wally Cassell
Sergeant Pete Rocco
Luther Adler
Lieutenant Keon
Morris Carnovsky
Alex Maris
Luis van Rooten
Simon
Mikhail Rasumny
Hotel Clerk
Eugene Borden
Boat Captain
Griff Barnett
Surgeon
Leo Abbey
Sinister Driver (uncredited)
Philip Ahn
Boss Merchant (uncredited)
Anthony Barredo
Boat Mechanic (uncredited)
Joe Bautista
Native (uncredited)
George Chan
Teahouse Customer (uncredited)
Luke Chan
Tailor (uncredited)
Mary Chan
Farmer’s Wife (uncredited)
Oie Chan
Flower Vendor (uncredited)
André Charlot
Priest (uncredited)
Jack Chefe
Hotel Clerk (uncredited)
Director
Leslie Fenton
Writers
P.J. Wolfson, Arthur Sheekman, Julian Zimet
Robert Emmett Dolan
Original Music Composer
William Shea
Editor
John F. Seitz
Director of Photography
Edith Head
Costume Design
micar6
9/14/2024
For diehard Veronica Lake/Alan Ladd fans. I was expecting a film noir, but it's more of a low-grade romance. Also another poor attempt to replicate _Casablanca_ with an exotic location and a white tuxedo. Despite the great character actors, the film suffers from 1940s sexism and stereotypes. Ultimately it's a lot of talking in a predictable plot.
