Marine James Murfin, is unaware of Icelandic customs. When he flirts with Katina her Icelandic family take his actions as a proposal of marriage to Katina. Desperately wanting out, James gets his buddy to help him.
Stunts
Sonja Henie's actual Olympic-level skating—no doubles, just raw athletic spectacle.
Costume
Icelandic folk costumes that scream 'Hollywood never left the lot.'

Director
H. Bruce Humberstone
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Made during WWII to boost morale and U.S.-Iceland relations; actual Icelanders reportedly found it hilariously inaccurate.
Sterling Holloway's Sverdrup became a prototype for his later Disney voice work—listen for future Winnie the Pooh warmth.