Production
Ocean liner sets that scream 'we spent the whole budget here.'
Costume
Tamara's dual-role wardrobe doing heavy lifting.
Director
Monte Brice
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Released as fascism rose in Europe, this was Hollywood's awkward attempt at political relevance through tap shoes. Bold strategy.
Tamara, a Russian-born opera singer, was clearly cast for her pipes—not her acting range. The film doesn't pretend otherwise.