Ticket to Paradise
"Meet the "Forgetting Man" - He forgot everything but how to make love!"
Terry Dodd is on his way to seal a million dollar deal when a sudden accident wipes his memory. He wakes up unsure who he is, using the name Jack Doe while strangers and acquaintances try to place him. As pieces of his past surface slowly, he crosses paths with Jane Forbes, whose instincts about... Read more
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About Ticket to Paradise
Terry Dodd is on his way to seal a million dollar deal when a sudden accident wipes his memory. He wakes up unsure who he is, using the name Jack Doe while strangers and acquaintances try to place him. As pieces of his past surface slowly, he crosses paths with Jane Forbes, whose instincts about him mix suspicion with sympathy. Family dynamics and business pressures complicate the search for the truth, and everyone around him has something at stake, whether it's money, reputation, or love. The story follows his lost identity and the ripple effects of amnesia without revealing how the mystery is resolved.
Released in 1936, Ticket to Paradise was directed by Aubrey Scotto. The screenplay credits include Jack Natteford, David Silverstein, and Ray Harris. The film stars Roger Pryor as Terry Dodd, with Wendy Barrie, Claude Gillingwater, Andrew Tombes, and Luis Alberni rounding out the principal cast.
There aren't reliable box office records widely available for many smaller 1930s releases, and Ticket to Paradise is among those with limited commercial data. Contemporary box office impact is hard to assess now, given the patchy archival reporting from that era.
The movie hasn't maintained a large place in mainstream pop culture, yet it still turns up in discussions among classic film enthusiasts who enjoy 1930s studio dramas. Viewers often note Wendy Barrie's presence and the period atmosphere, and collectors sometimes seek surviving prints or studio press materials for historical interest.
Modern reception is mixed based on sparse contemporary and later comments, and a recent aggregated vote shows a 6.0 out of 10 from a single user submission. The film leans on themes of identity and responsibility, with memory loss acting as the engine that tests relationships and moral choices. It balances dramatic tension with moments that highlight character rather than spectacle, making it a modestly engaging curiosity for fans of vintage drama.
Details
- Release Date
- June 24, 1936
- Runtime
- 1h 7m
- Rating
- NR
- User Ratings
- 1 votes
- Type
- Movie
- Genres
- Drama
- Country
- United States
- Studio
- Republic Pictures
- External Links
- View on IMDB
Cast
Roger Pryor
Terry Dodd aka Jack Doe
Wendy Barrie
Jane Forbes
Claude Gillingwater
Robert Forbes
Andrew Tombes
Nirney
Luis Alberni
Dr. Munson aka Monte
E. E. Clive
Barkins
Stanley Fields
Dan Kelly
Theodore von Eltz
George Small
Russell Hicks
Colton
Herbert Rawlinson
Fred Townsend
Director: Aubrey Scotto
Written by: Jack Natteford, David Silverstein, Ray Harris