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Hit the Deck (1955)
Director: Roy Rowland
Cast: Jane Powell, Tony Martin, Debbie Reynolds, Walter Pidgeon
Runtime112 min
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Sailors on leave in San Francisco get mixed up in love and show business.
Critical Reception & Ratings
Hit the Deck (1955) directed by Roy Rowland is a lighthearted comedy that received mixed reviews from critics. While it did not earn any major awards, the film was well-received by audiences, boasting a respectable IMDb rating of 6.4/10.
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Fans of classic Hollywood musicals will enjoy the colorful, energetic dance numbers and charming performances by stars like Jane Powell and Debbie Reynolds in this 1955 comedy directed by Roy Rowland.
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Hit the Deck is a 1955 American musical film directed by Roy Rowland and starring Jane Powell, Tony Martin, Debbie Reynolds, Walter Pidgeon, Vic Damone, Gene Raymond, Ann Miller, and Russ Tamblyn. It is based on the 1927 stage musical of the same name – which was itself based on the hit 1922 play Shore Leave by Hubert Osborne – and was shot in CinemaScope. Although the film featured some songs from the stage musical, the plot was different. Standards featured in the film include "Sometimes I'm Happy", "I Know that You Know", and "Hallelujah".
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