On an Island with You(1948)
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On an Island with You Synopsis
A young navy lieutenant is brought in as technical adviser on a song-dance-and-swim film being made by screen star Rosalind Reynolds. Having once done a number with her at a Forces show, the young lad somehow believes she should be his girl. Her boyfriend is just one of those disagreeing.
On an Island with You (1948) is a comedy and romance film directed by Richard Thorpe, released on May 3, 1948 with a runtime of 1h 47m. It stars Esther Williams, Peter Lawford, Ricardo Montalban and Jimmy Durante. Viewers rate it 5.9 out of 10 across 17 ratings.
- Director:
- Richard Thorpe
- Writers:
- Dorothy Kingsley, Dorothy Cooper, Hans Wilhelm
- Producers:
- Joe Pasternak
- Cinematographer:
- Charles Rosher
- Composer:
- Albert Sendrey
- Production:
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Status:
- Released
On an Island with You (1948) Trailer
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On an Island with You Cast & Crew
Main cast
Esther Williams
as Rosalind Rennolds
Peter Lawford
as Lawrence Kingslee
Ricardo Montalban
as Ricardo Montez
Jimmy Durante
as Buckley
Cyd Charisse
as Yvonne Torro
Xavier Cugat
as Xavier Cugat
Leon Ames
as Commander Harrisen
Kathryn Beaumont
as Penelope Peabody
Dick Simmons
as George Blaine
Chester Clute
as (uncredited)
Bobby Barber
as (uncredited)
- Jack Boyle
Jack Boyle
as (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Richard Thorpe, written by Dorothy Kingsley, Dorothy Cooper and Hans Wilhelm, produced by Joe Pasternak.
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On an Island with You Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.9/10 from 17 ratings.
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On an Island with You – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch On an Island with You online?
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On an Island with You (1948) is available to stream on TCM, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in On an Island with You?
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The main cast of On an Island with You (1948) includes Esther Williams, Peter Lawford, Ricardo Montalban, Jimmy Durante and Cyd Charisse. The film was directed by Richard Thorpe. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was On an Island with You released?
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On an Island with You was released on May 3, 1948 and runs for 1h 47m.
Is On an Island with You worth watching?
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On an Island with You (1948) holds an average rating of 5.9 out of 10 from 17 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for On an Island with You?
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Yes. The official On an Island with You trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.