Thin Ice (1937 film)
| Thin Ice | |
|---|---|
Twentieth Century-Fox | |
| Distributed by | Twentieth Century-Fox |
Release date |
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Running time | 79 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Box office | $1.59 million (U.S. and Canada rentals)[1] |
Thin Ice is a 1937 American
Plot
The plot follows Lili Heiser (Henie), a skate instructor who works at a luxury hotel in the Swiss Alps. She falls in love with a man who goes skiing every morning (Power), thinking he is an ordinary tourist, unaware that he is a prince seeking to escape the demands of royal life.
The movie showcased Sonja Henie's skating talents. After winning gold in the 1928, 1932 and 1936 Winter Olympics, Henie became a professional film actress in 1936.
The film also features Tyrone Power in the beginnings of his career.
Reception
The movie was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Dance Direction for the 'Prince Igor Suite'.
Filmink called it "Very light but fun."[2]
References
- ^ "All-time Film Rental Champs". Variety. October 15, 1990.
- ^ Vagg, Stephen (April 24, 2020). "I saw every Sonja Henie film so you don't have to". Filmink.
External links
- Thin Ice at IMDb
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