White Shadows in the South Seas
Synopsis
An alcoholic doctor on a Polynesian island, disgusted by white exploitation of the natives, finds himself marooned on a pristinely beautiful island.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
November 11, 1928
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- W.S. Van Dyke
- Screenplay & Story
- Ray Doyle, Frederick O'Brien
- Original Title
- White Shadows in the South Seas
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- Cosmopolitan Productions, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
W.S. Van Dyke
Ray Doyle, Frederick O'Brien
Clyde De Vinna, Bob Roberts, George Gordon Nogle
Ben Lewis
Irving Thalberg
Department Leadership Roster
Frederick O'Brien
Writer
W.S. Van Dyke
Director
Ben Lewis
Editor
Clyde De Vinna
Director of Photography
Bob Roberts
Director of Photography
George Gordon Nogle
Director of Photography
Irving Thalberg
Producer
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What is White Shadows in the South Seas about?
An alcoholic doctor on a Polynesian island, disgusted by white exploitation of the natives, finds himself marooned on a pristinely beautiful island.
Who directed White Shadows in the South Seas?
White Shadows in the South Seas was directed by W.S. Van Dyke.
Who stars in White Shadows in the South Seas?
The principal cast of White Shadows in the South Seas includes Monte Blue, Raquel Torres, Robert Anderson, Renee Bush, Napua.
When was White Shadows in the South Seas released and how long is it?
White Shadows in the South Seas was released in 1928 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.