Follow the Fleet

Follow the Fleet

1936 · 110 min · EN · NR · 6.9 (76 votes)
Dir. Mark Sandrich · Starring Fred Astaire, Ginger Rogers, Randolph Scott, Harriet Nelson, Astrid Allwyn, Betty Grable · Music Irving Berlin

“In the Super-Dreadnought of Musical Shows”

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When the US Navy fleet docks at San Francisco, sailor Bake Baker tries to rekindle the flame with his old dancing partner, Sherry Martin, while Bake's buddy Bilge Smith romances Sherry's sister, Connie. But it's not all smooth sailing—Bake has a habit of losing Sherry's jobs for her and, despite Connie's dreams, Bilge is not ready to settle down.

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A breezy, effervescent musical that sweeps you away with charming songs and delightful dance numbers. It’s pure Golden Age Hollywood escapism, perfect for a lighthearted escape filled with romance and toe-tapping tunes.

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