Absolutely delightful. Taking full advantage of a smoothly and wittily characterized script, director Bill Seiter and his talented players hit high notes of rollicking entertainment almost continually until the forced and somewhat strained ending changes the film's mood as well as its locale. Never mind, so much of what has transpired before is so attractively amusing, the Bromberg machinations don't really matter. Young as usual is most ingratiating, playing with just the right balance of rakishness, sophistication and boyish charm. Miss Temple gets a chance to practice her Chinese as well as to perform the movie's show-stopping "If You Want To S-M-I-L-E", complete with vigorous impersonations of Al Jolson, Eddie Cantor, and Astaire-Rogers! Miss Faye never looked more lovely, and renders two of her most famous songs. The script has also provided meaty roles for Helen Westley, Arthur Treacher and Robert Greig. Production values are high, with superb cinematography, sets and costumes. In short, pretty close to superlative entertainment.
Review of Stowaway
