After accidentally causing their ship to sink "Orville Jackson" (Bob Hope) and his buddy "Jeff Peters" (Bing Crosby) find themselves drifting in the middle of the ocean on a small raft with no food or water. Fortunately, they discover land in the distance and eventually manage to make their way to shore. Not long afterward they come across a camel and ride on it through the desert to a nearby city. At that point Jeff sells Orville to a slave trader and after finding out that he is being tortured decides to rescue him. It's at this time that Jeff discovers that nothing could be further from the truth as Orville is actually having a great time and is soon to marry "Princess Shalmar" (Dorothy Lamour). Unfortunately, a powerful warlord named "Mullay Kasim" (Anthony Quinn) also has his eyes set on Princess Shalmar and he has no intention of allowing anybody to marry her. Now rather than reveal any more I will just say that this was a nice little comedy which complements the "Road Series" rather well. Even though they play different characters in each film I especially liked the continuing dynamics and the between the three main characters who seem to be having a good time in the process. In any case, although it is clearly dated and as a result may not be a top-of-the-line film these days, I still found it somewhat enjoyable and I have rated it accordingly. Slightly above average.
Review of Road to Morocco
