

Hawaiian Nights
“WHACKY WHOOPEE AT WAI-KI-KI!”
Synopsis
Bandleader Tim Hartley's father objects strongly to his son's occupation choice and packs him off to Hawaii to manage the family hotel holdings. This proves to be a wrong move as Hawaiia has more bands than it does pineapples.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Johnny Downs
Ted Hartley
Constance Moore
Lonnie Lane
Mary Carlisle
Millie
Eddie Quillan
Ray Peters
Etienne Girardot
Alonzo Dilman
Samuel S. Hinds
Lane
Thurston Hall
T.C. Hartley
Robert Emmett Keane
Fothering
Willie Fung
Murphy
Sol Hoopii Jr.
Hawaiian Band Leader
Byron Foulger
Evans (uncredited)
Chris Willow Bird
Joe (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 8, 1939
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Albert S. Rogell
- Screenplay & Story
- Charles Grayson, Lee Loeb
- Original Title
- Hawaiian Nights
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 5m
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Albert S. Rogell
Charles Grayson, Lee Loeb, John Grey
Department Leadership Roster
Charles Grayson
Screenplay
Lee Loeb
Screenplay
Albert S. Rogell
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hawaiian Nights
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Hawaiian Nights about?
Bandleader Tim Hartley's father objects strongly to his son's occupation choice and packs him off to Hawaii to manage the family hotel holdings. This proves to be a wrong move as Hawaiia has more bands than it does pineapples.
Who directed Hawaiian Nights?
Hawaiian Nights was directed by Albert S. Rogell.
Who stars in Hawaiian Nights?
The principal cast of Hawaiian Nights includes Johnny Downs, Constance Moore, Mary Carlisle, Eddie Quillan, Etienne Girardot.
When was Hawaiian Nights released and how long is it?
Hawaiian Nights was released in 1939 with a total runtime of 1h 5m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Hawaiian Nights?
Hawaiian Nights holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).




















