Call of the South Seas
“SIZZLING!!! With South Sea Sweeties and throbbing music!!!”
Synopsis
FBI Agent Kendall Gaige goes undercover on a South Seas island in order to expose the underhanded and exploitative business practices of Steve Landrau. In the course of his investigation Gaige is introduce to the Paris-educated native princess Tahia, who believes that he has arrived to save her people from poverty. A romance, of course, ensues as Gaige attempts to expose Landrau before his cover is blown.
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Janet Martin
Princess Tahia
Allan Lane
Kendall Gaige
William Henry
Agent Paul Russell
Roy Barcroft
Steve Landrau
Wally Vernon
Handsome
Adele Mara
Aritana
Duncan Renaldo
Commissioner Charcot
Frank Jaquet
Judge Fator
Anna Demetrio
Latona
Richard Alexander
Bailey
Nina Campana
Nona
Satini Pualoa
Kualu
Budd Buster
Kanahu
John Eberts
Manu
Margia Dean
Waitress
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 7, 1944
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John English
- Screenplay & Story
- Albert DeMond
- Original Score
- Marlin Skiles
- Original Title
- Call of the South Seas
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 59m
- Production Studios
- Republic Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John English
Albert DeMond
Marlin Skiles
Richard L. Van Enger
Department Leadership Roster
John English
Director
Albert DeMond
Screenplay
Richard L. Van Enger
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Call of the South Seas
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What is Call of the South Seas about?
FBI Agent Kendall Gaige goes undercover on a South Seas island in order to expose the underhanded and exploitative business practices of Steve Landrau. In the course of his investigation Gaige is introduce to the Paris-educated native princess Tahia, who believes that he has arrived to save her people from poverty. A romance, of course, ensues as Gaige attempts to expose Landrau before his cover is blown.
Who directed Call of the South Seas?
Call of the South Seas was directed by John English.
Who stars in Call of the South Seas?
The principal cast of Call of the South Seas includes Janet Martin, Allan Lane, William Henry, Roy Barcroft, Wally Vernon.
When was Call of the South Seas released and how long is it?
Call of the South Seas was released in 1944 with a total runtime of 59m.
Who composed the musical score for Call of the South Seas?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Call of the South Seas was composed by Marlin Skiles.