Rhythm of the Islands
“Laughs and Sweet Leilanis... Heart-teasing Songs... Eye-pleasing Sarongs!”
Synopsis
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.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
April 16, 1943
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Roy William Neill
- Screenplay & Story
- Oscar Brodney, M.M. Musselman
- Original Title
- Rhythm of the Islands
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Roy William Neill
Oscar Brodney, M.M. Musselman
George Robinson
Department Leadership Roster
Roy William Neill
Director
Oscar Brodney
Screenplay
M.M. Musselman
Screenplay
George Robinson
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rhythm of the Islands
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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?
The principal cast of Rhythm of the Islands includes Allan Jones, Jane Frazee, Andy Devine, Ernest Truex, Marjorie Gateson.
When was Rhythm of the Islands released and how long is it?
Rhythm of the Islands was released in 1943 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.