Song of the Islands
“BETTY'S EVEN GOT THE PALM TREES SWAYING!”
Synopsis
With his sidekick Rusty, Jeff Harper sails to paradisiacal tropical isle Ahmi-Oni to bargain on behalf of his cattle baron father for land owned by transplanted Irishman Dennis O'Brien. But Jeff falls in love with O'Brien's daughter, Eileen, and even his father can't break them up after he arrives and himself falls under the spell of island splendor.
Top Cast
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Betty Grable
Eileen O'Brien
Victor Mature
Jefferson Harper
Jack Oakie
Rusty Smith
Thomas Mitchell
Dennis O'Brien
George Barbier
Jefferson Harper Sr.
Billy Gilbert
Palola's Father
Hilo Hattie
Palola
Lillian Porter
Palola's Cousin
Harry Owens
Harry Owens
Hal K. Dawson
John Rodney
Alexander Pollard
Matthews - Valet (uncredited)
Harold Lishman
Maleko - Old Native (uncredited)
Amu Cordone
Specialty Act (uncredited)
Donna La Barr
Islander (uncredited)
Virginia Davis
Islander (uncredited)
Tani Marsh
Islander (uncredited)
Satini Pualoa
Islander (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 13, 1942
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Walter Lang
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Pirosh, Robert Ellis, Joseph Schrank, Helen Logan
- Original Title
- Song of the Islands
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 16m
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Walter Lang
Robert Pirosh, Robert Ellis, Joseph Schrank, Helen Logan
Ernest Palmer
Robert L. Simpson
William LeBaron, Darryl F. Zanuck
Department Leadership Roster
Walter Lang
Director
William LeBaron
Producer
Robert L. Simpson
Editor
Robert Pirosh
Screenplay
Robert Ellis
Screenplay
Joseph Schrank
Screenplay
Gwen Wakeling
Costume Design
Helen Logan
Screenplay
Ernest Palmer
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Song of the Islands
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What is Song of the Islands about?
With his sidekick Rusty, Jeff Harper sails to paradisiacal tropical isle Ahmi-Oni to bargain on behalf of his cattle baron father for land owned by transplanted Irishman Dennis O'Brien. But Jeff falls in love with O'Brien's daughter, Eileen, and even his father can't break them up after he arrives and himself falls under the spell of island splendor.
Who directed Song of the Islands?
Song of the Islands was directed by Walter Lang.
Who stars in Song of the Islands?
The principal cast of Song of the Islands includes Betty Grable, Victor Mature, Jack Oakie, Thomas Mitchell, George Barbier.
When was Song of the Islands released and how long is it?
Song of the Islands was released in 1942 with a total runtime of 1h 16m.