The Tuttles of Tahiti
“IT'S FUN TO BE BROKE- Down where life is a laugh and love is a gift.”
Synopsis
After a long absense from the island, Chester Tuttle returns to Tahiti to find that little has changed. His large family, particularly his scheming Uncle Jonas, would rather dance and romance than earn a living. When Jonas loses the family plantation in a cockfight, Chester saves the day by towing in a large ship abandoned at sea and claiming the salvage. But opening a joint bank account in the name of the Tuttle clan may not have been a wise decision.
Top Cast
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Charles Laughton
Jonas
Jon Hall
Chester
Peggy Drake
Tamara
Victor Francen
Dr. Blondin
Gene Reynolds
Ru
Florence Bates
Emily
Curt Bois
Jensen
Adeline De Walt Reynolds
Mama Ruau
Mala
Nat
Grace Lem
Woman in Dress Shop
Jack Carr
Rapoti
Leonard Sues
Fana
Jody Gilbert
Effie
Tommy Cook
Riki
Jimmy Ames
Manu
Ernie Adams
Paki
James P. Spencer
Tupa
Alma Ross
Hio
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 1, 1942
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Charles Vidor
- Screenplay & Story
- Lewis Meltzer, Robert Carson
- Original Title
- The Tuttles of Tahiti
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- RKO Radio Pictures, Sol Lesser Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Charles Vidor
Lewis Meltzer, Robert Carson, James Hilton, Charles Nordhoff, James Norman Hall
Nicholas Musuraca
Frederic Knudtson
Sol Lesser
Department Leadership Roster
Charles Vidor
Director
Sol Lesser
Producer
Nicholas Musuraca
Director of Photography
Frederic Knudtson
Editor
Lewis Meltzer
Screenplay
Robert Carson
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Tuttles of Tahiti
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What is The Tuttles of Tahiti about?
After a long absense from the island, Chester Tuttle returns to Tahiti to find that little has changed. His large family, particularly his scheming Uncle Jonas, would rather dance and romance than earn a living. When Jonas loses the family plantation in a cockfight, Chester saves the day by towing in a large ship abandoned at sea and claiming the salvage. But opening a joint bank account in the name of the Tuttle clan may not have been a wise decision.
Who directed The Tuttles of Tahiti?
The Tuttles of Tahiti was directed by Charles Vidor.
Who stars in The Tuttles of Tahiti?
The principal cast of The Tuttles of Tahiti includes Charles Laughton, Jon Hall, Peggy Drake, Victor Francen, Gene Reynolds.
When was The Tuttles of Tahiti released and how long is it?
The Tuttles of Tahiti was released in 1942 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Is The Tuttles of Tahiti based on a book or true story?
The Tuttles of Tahiti is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Charles Nordhoff", Novel: "James Norman Hall".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Tuttles of Tahiti?
The Tuttles of Tahiti holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).