The thin story line of NEPTUNE'S DAUGHTER revolves around swimming star Esther Williams as Eve Barrett, a partner in a bathing suit company (with Keenan Wynn), who must continually fight off the advances of millionaire playboy Jose O'Rourke (Ricardo Montalban). At the same time, her
dim-witted sister, Betty (Betty Garrett), is on the make for Jack Spratt (Red Skelton), a masseur whom she has mistaken for the impossibly wealthy Jose. But this only serves as the framework for a showcase of song, dance, and other fanfare, all combined effectively by director Edward Buzzell.
Among the film's major attractions are Skelton's comic routines, which contribute a steady supp...
Released:
1949
Rated:
NR
Length:
92 mins