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The Road to Morocco
(1942),
Director: David Butler, rated Passed
Take a Ride with
them on the Hilarious Highway of FUN!
 Starring:
Bing Crosby, Bob Hope, Dorothy Lamour, Anthony Quinn, Dona
Drake, Vladimir Sokoloff, Mikhail Rasumny, George Givot
DML Rating:
★★★★★★★☆☆☆
- good
"This must be the place
where they empty all the old hourglasses." –
Turkey Jackson, after
seeing the desert for the first time
Why watch this?
This is the best of the Hope & Crosby "Road" films. If you like,
there are seven more!
Plot Summary:
Two castaways, Jeff and Orville, are shipwrecked in North
Africa. They find themselves navigating a comedic adventure
filled with encounters with an Arabian Nights-style city, a
beautiful princess Shalmar, and a formidable sheik. The two
friends vie for Shalmar's affections while trying to escape
various predicaments and a dangerous prophecy.
Dad's Preview:
Hope and Crosby made eight "Road To..." pictures, co-starring
the talented singer Dorothy Lamour. These funny films often had
quirky musical numbers and were adored by fans. The bumbling
leads took on adventures to various exotic locations. Morocco
was their best. It is always entertaining to watch Hope and
Crosby verbally spar with each other on any number of
nonsensical topics.

Paul Jones;
Paramount Pictures |