Seven Days Ashore

Seven Days Ashore is a 1944 comedy film that follows the adventures of two sailors, Skip (Wally Brown) and Harry (Alan Carney), who are on leave in New York City. The movie begins with the two sailors receiving their leave and planning their time in the city. They decide to rent a horse-drawn carriage and take a romantic tour of Central Park with their girlfriends, Betty (Marcy McGuire) and Jean (Donna Reed).

Their plans for a romantic day in the park are halted when they become involved in a case of mistaken identity. Skip and Harry are mistaken for two notorious gangsters who are planning to rob the Park Central Hotel. They are chased by the police and end up hiding in a basement, where they accidentally stumble upon the real gangsters and their loot.

What follows are a series of hilarious mishaps and comical chases as Skip and Harry try to escape from both the police and the gangsters. Along the way, they also meet a variety of eccentric characters, including a vaudeville troupe, a fortune teller, and a drunken sailor.

Seven Days Ashore is a classic example of the screwball comedy genre. The film is filled with slapstick humor, witty one-liners, and zany characters. The chemistry between Wally Brown and Alan Carney is perfect, and they deliver their lines with impeccable timing. Marcy McGuire is charming as Betty, the love interest of Skip, and Donna Reed is sweet and endearing as Jean, Harry's girlfriend.

The highlight of the film is the scene in which Skip and Harry disguise themselves as women in order to avoid the police. The two sailors don dresses and wigs, and attempt to blend in with a group of women who are rehearsing for a vaudeville show. The scene is both hilarious and endearing, as Skip and Harry struggle to walk in heels and maintain their feminine personas.

The film also features several musical numbers, including a delightful rendition of "You'd Be So Nice to Come Home To" by Marcy McGuire. The musical numbers are well-choreographed and add to the overall charm and whimsy of the film.

Seven Days Ashore is a lighthearted and entertaining film that is sure to bring a smile to your face. It's a perfect example of the type of comedy that was popular during the 1940s, and still holds up well today. If you're a fan of classic films and screwball comedies, then Seven Days Ashore is definitely worth checking out.