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Moon Over Miami (1941)

"POOR GIRL'S PARADISE! Two sisters storm the Miami Millionaire Colony!"

6.319411h 31mEN
MusicComedyRomance

Directed by Walter Lang

Rating

6.3/10

Runtime

1h 31m

Language

EN

Release

July 4, 1941

Director

Walter Lang

Overview

After losing nearly all of an inheritance to taxes, sisters Kay and Barbara Latimer, waitresses at a drive-in restaurant in Texas, scheme to find rich husbands. With the aid of their aunt Susan, the sisters take the last of their money and head to a well-known Miami resort where they soon meet two w...

Cast

Don Ameche

Don Ameche

Phil O'Neil (Credits) / Phil 'Mac' McNeil

Betty Grable

Betty Grable

Kathryn 'Kay' Latimer, also called Miss Adams

Robert Cummings

Robert Cummings

Jeffrey 'Jeff' Boulton II

Jack Haley

Jack Haley

Jack O'Hara

Carole Landis

Carole Landis

Barbara Latimer, aka Miss Sears

Charlotte Greenwood

Charlotte Greenwood

Aunt Susan 'Sue' Latimer

Cobina Wright

Cobina Wright

Connie Fentress

Lynne Roberts

Lynne Roberts

Jennie May

Robert Conway

Robert Conway

Mr. Lester

George Lessey

George Lessey

William 'Willie' Boulton

Jack Cole

Jack Cole

Specialty Act

Robert Greig

Robert Greig

Brearley, Boulton's Butler

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into Moon Over Miami (1941), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

After losing nearly all of an inheritance to taxes, sisters Kay and Barbara Latimer, waitresses at a drive-in restaurant in Texas, scheme to find rich husbands. With the aid of their aunt Susan, the sisters take the last of their money and head to a well-known Miami resort where they soon meet two wealthy young men, Phil and Jeff, who begin a fierce rivalry for Kay, not realizing that Barbara has fallen in love with one of them.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of Moon Over Miami. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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