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Trade Winds is a 1938 romantic comedy film directed by Tay Garnett and starring Fredric March, Joan Bennett, and Ralph Bellamy. The movie is set in a world of glamour, luxury and exotic locations, and it tells the story of a woman who travels from New York to Singapore to find her fiancée who disappeared after embezzling a large sum of money.

Kay Kerrigan (Joan Bennett) is a successful and ambitious lawyer who is engaged to a wealthy businessman, Neil (Ralph Bellamy). However, the night before their wedding, Neil disappears with $50,000 that he stole from his company. Kay decides to chase him down to Singapore, where she meets the charming and sophisticated Steve Arnold (Fredric March), a man who is known for his womanizing ways. Steve tries to join Kay in her search for Neil, but she dismisses his advances and continues her quest on her own.

Once in Singapore, Kay discovers that Neil is hiding in the island of Batam, which is known for its exotic pearls. She discovers that he has become involved with a beautiful pearl diver named Lan Ying (Tetsu Komai). Kay uses her wit and legal skills to entangle Neil in a web of lies and traps him in his own schemes. However, she also starts to develop a romantic attraction to Steve, who is always by her side ready to help.

As Kay and Steve continue to search for Neil, they experience a series of thrilling, dangerous and romantic adventures. They encounter pirates, storms, and explosive situations, all wrapped up in a flashy montage of glamorous settings and daring action. Along the way, they realize they are falling for each other, but Kay is still determined to bring Neil to justice, even if it means sacrificing her own happiness.

Trade Winds is a delightful film that blends comedy, romance, and adventure in a fast-paced and visually stunning package. Director Tay Garnett deftly weaves a fun and exciting tale, with plenty of twists and turns to keep the audience engaged. The film takes place in an era of exotic locales and golden age glamour, and the settings and costumes are just as enchanting as the characters.

Fredric March is suave and charismatic as Steve, the classic Hollywood leading man who can charm his way out of any situation. Joan Bennett is equally captivating as Kay, the determined heroine who fights for what she believes in, even in the face of danger. Ralph Bellamy plays the role of the villainous Neil to perfection, adding a touch of darkness to the otherwise lighthearted tale.

Trade Winds is one of those rare films that is able to transport the audience to a different time and place, while still providing an entertaining and engaging story. It is a fun and delightful movie that is sure to charm audiences of all ages. With its lush visuals, thrilling action, and charming romance, Trade Winds is a classic Hollywood gem that deserves to be rediscovered by a new generation of moviegoers.

Trade Winds is a 1938 romance movie with a runtime of 1 hour and 33 minutes. It has received moderate reviews from critics and viewers, who have given it an IMDb score of 6.3.