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Aloha

Aloha

1931 1h 30mRomanceDrama

In the South Seas, a half-caste island girl refuses to follow tradition and marry a fellow islander, instead falling in love with a white man and heir to an American fortune.

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Synopsis

In the South Seas, a half-caste island girl refuses to follow tradition and marry a fellow islander, instead falling in love with a white man and heir to an American fortune.

The vibe

islandtraditionsouth seasmarriage

Behind it

Albert S. RogellDirectorJ.G. HawksStoryThomas H. Ince Jr.StoryCharles J. StumarCinematography

Cast

Ben LyonBen LyonJimmy Bradford
Raquel TorresRaquel TorresIlanu
Robert EdesonRobert EdesonJames Bradford, Sr.
Alan HaleAlan HaleStevens
Thelma ToddThelma ToddWinifred Bradford
Ena GregoryEna GregoryElaine Marvin
Otis HarlanOtis HarlanOld Ben
T. Roy BarnesT. Roy BarnesJohnny Marvin
Robert EllisRobert EllisLarry Leavitt
Donald ReedDonald ReedKahea
Al St. JohnAl St. JohnSailor
Dickie MooreDickie MooreJunior Bradford
Marcia HarrisMarcia HarrisGoverness
Addie McPhailAddie McPhailRosalie
Phyllis CranePhyllis CraneDixie
Rita ReyRita ReyNative Girl

Director

Albert S. Rogell

Writers

J.G. Hawks, Thomas H. Ince Jr.

Release date

26 Apr 1931

Runtime

1h 30m

Studio

Tiffany Productions

Language

English

Country

United States of America

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