Rhythm of the Islands (1943)
Laughs and Sweet Leilanis... Heart-teasing Songs... Eye-pleasing Sarongs!
Rhythm of the Islands is set in the South Seas, presumably far away from the shooting war. The nonsensical plotline finds hero Tommy (Allan Jones) posing as a native chief. Joan Holton (Jane Frazee), daughter of a millionaire (Ernest Truex), falls in love with Tommy, unaware that he's a charlatan.
Director: Roy William Neill
Genre: Music, Comedy
Runtime: 60 min
Release Date: April 16, 1943
Cast
- Allan Jones - Tommy
- Jane Frazee - Joan Holton
- Andy Devine - Eddie Dolan
- Ernest Truex - Mr. Holton
- Marjorie Gateson - Mrs. Holton
- Mary Wickes - Susie Dugan
- Acquanetta - Luani
- Nestor Paiva - Chief Nataro
- James Mitchell - Dancer (uncredited)
Screenplay
- Oscar Brodney (Screenplay)
- M.M. Musselman (Screenplay)
- Oscar Brodney (Story)
Cinematography: George Robinson
Production: Universal Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Musical Spectacle
Keywords
island, musical
More Films by Director: Roy William Neill
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Rhythm of the Islands about?
- Rhythm of the Islands is set in the South Seas, presumably far away from the shooting war. The nonsensical plotline finds hero Tommy (Allan Jones) posing as a native chief. Joan Holton (Jane Frazee), daughter of a millionaire (Ernest Truex), falls in love with Tommy, unaware that he's a charlatan.
- Who directed Rhythm of the Islands?
- Rhythm of the Islands was directed by Roy William Neill.
- Who stars in Rhythm of the Islands?
- Rhythm of the Islands stars Allan Jones, Jane Frazee, Andy Devine, Ernest Truex, Marjorie Gateson, Mary Wickes.
- How long is Rhythm of the Islands?
- Rhythm of the Islands has a runtime of 1h 0m (60 minutes).
- What genre is Rhythm of the Islands?
- Rhythm of the Islands is a Music, Comedy film.
- Where was Rhythm of the Islands produced?
- Rhythm of the Islands was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Rhythm of the Islands?
- The themes of Rhythm of the Islands include: Musical Spectacle.