'' Variety '' announced that RKO 's '' Pacific Liner '' was " filler in the duals . " The film , however , rose far above its humble origins , not only making a profit of $ 87,000 , but with generally favourable reviews coming in , RKO consequently moved it to the top of the bill for six weeks in major theatre markets . The film was also nominated at the 1939 Academy Awards for Best Original Score
1939 Academy Awards
11th Academy Awards
Pacific Liner