Road to Bali (1952)

Having to leave Melbourne in a hurry to avoid various marriage proposals, two song-and-dance men sign on for work as divers. This takes them to an idyllic island on the way to Bali where they vie with each other for the favours of Princess Lala. The hazardous dive produces a chest of priceless jewels which arouses the less romantic interest of some shady locals.

Genres: Comedy, Adventure, Music, Romance

What to watch after Road to Bali

• Blue Hawaii (1961) — Same subject: tiki culture
• High Society (1956) — Same feel: cheerful, fun
• Move Over, Darling (1963) — Hal Kanter wrote for both
• Love Is a Many-Splendored Thing (1955)
• Going My Way (1944) — Frank Butler wrote for both
• Topper (1937) — Two steps away in the credits