South of Pago Pago
“Pearls like these were THE PRIZE that lured one woman on a voyage with thirty desperate men...”
Synopsis
Sent by cutthroat pirates to turn Kehane’s head while they loot his island paradise of a fortune in pearls, Ruby instead falls for the young chief. Together, the two save Kehane’s people and their island home from the rapacious picaroons but at the tragic cost of their own future together.
Top Cast
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Victor McLaglen
Bucko Larson
Jon Hall
Kehane
Frances Farmer
Ruby Taylor
Olympe Bradna
Malia
Gene Lockhart
Lindsay
Douglass Dumbrille
Williams
Francis Ford
Foster
Ben Welden
Grimes
Abner Biberman
Ferro
Pedro de Cordoba
Chief
Rudy Robles
Luna
Bobby Stone
Hono
Nellie Duran
Laulau
James Flavin
Cafe Customer
Nina Campana
Hono's Mother
James B. Leong
Waiter
Harry Woods
Black Mike Rafferty
Julie Carter
Native GIrl
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 19, 1940
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alfred E. Green
- Screenplay & Story
- George Bruce, Kenneth Gamet
- Original Title
- South of Pago Pago
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Studios
- Edward Small Productions, United Artists
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alfred E. Green
George Bruce, Kenneth Gamet
Ray Curtiss, Fred R. Feitshans Jr.
Edward Small
Department Leadership Roster
Alfred E. Green
Director
Ray Curtiss
Editor
Edward Small
Producer
George Bruce
Writer
Kenneth Gamet
Writer
Fred R. Feitshans Jr.
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About South of Pago Pago
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What is South of Pago Pago about?
Sent by cutthroat pirates to turn Kehane’s head while they loot his island paradise of a fortune in pearls, Ruby instead falls for the young chief. Together, the two save Kehane’s people and their island home from the rapacious picaroons but at the tragic cost of their own future together.
Who directed South of Pago Pago?
South of Pago Pago was directed by Alfred E. Green.
Who stars in South of Pago Pago?
The principal cast of South of Pago Pago includes Victor McLaglen, Jon Hall, Frances Farmer, Olympe Bradna, Gene Lockhart.
When was South of Pago Pago released and how long is it?
South of Pago Pago was released in 1940 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.