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Grand Canary

1934Movie1 h 18 min

Drama
52
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.7

A romantic, melancholic drama movie about history and the mind.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

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Not for laughs or comfort.

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Story

Dishonored doctor and runaway girl! Missionary and debutante! Derelict and courtisan! All thrown together on a ship bound for the end of the world!

Based on an AJ Cronin novel, a disgraced doctor exiled to the Canary Islands, meets and falls in love with a married woman.

Feels like

  • 1930s Drama
  • Forbidden Love
  • Exile & Redemption
  • Class Conflict
  • Character Study
  • Emotional Resonance
  • Island Setting
  • Melancholy Romance

Cast

12 of 12

Crew

Directed by
Irving Cummings
Written by
Ernest Pascal, A.J. Cronin
Produced by
Jesse L. Lasky
Music by
Louis De Francesco

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

July 20, 1934 · 1 h 18 min · Drama

Released
July 20, 1934
Runtime
1 h 18 min
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Keywords
based on novel or book

Q&A

3 questions, like "Is Grand Canary worth watching?"

Questions about Grand Canary

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Grand Canary worth watching?

52
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 52 (IMDb 5.7).

Is Grand Canary good for date night?

and 2 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing Safe

Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is Grand Canary plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (7 of 10) and dialogue centrality (7 of 10) more than on its plot.