Passport to Paradise

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Passport to Paradise
Passport to Paradise.jpg
Film poster
Directed by George B. Seitz
Written byGeorge B. Seitz
Produced by Ralph M. Like
Starring Jack Mulhall
Blanche Mehaffey
Eddie Phillips
Cinematography Jules Cronjager
Edited by Byron Robinson
Production
company
Action Pictures
Distributed by Mayfair Pictures
Butcher's Film Service (UK)
Release date
  • April 1, 1932 (1932-04-01)
Running time
67 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Passport to Paradise is a 1932 American pre-Code drama film directed by George B. Seitz and starring Jack Mulhall, Blanche Mehaffey and Eddie Phillips. It was produced as a second feature for release by the independent company Mayfair Pictures. [1] The film is now considered to be lost. [2]

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Plot

As part of the terms's of his grandfather's will, Bob has to travel round the world with no money in order to claim his inheritance. He smuggles himself aboard a cruise ship where he is befriended by Elsa who he later discovers is an exiled princess.

Cast

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References

  1. Pitts p.246
  2. Hans J. Wollstein (2012). "NY Times: Passport to Paradise". Movies & TV Dept. The New York Times . Baseline & All Movie Guide. Archived from the original on November 4, 2012. Retrieved June 25, 2011.

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