

Tropical Nights
“PEARLS! For Man's Riches - For Women's Adornment. Men have killed for them and women have sinned!”
Synopsis
Patsy Ruth Miller stars as the romantic bone of contention between pearl divers Malcolm McGregor and Wallace MacDonald. When McGregor's brother is murdered, Miller is arrested for the crime. The actual killer, however, is MacDonald, who does an expert job covering his tracks.
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December 10, 1928
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Elmer Clifton
- Screenplay & Story
- Jack London, Bennett Cohen, Harry Carr
- Original Title
- Tropical Nights
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 4m
- Production Studios
- Tiffany-Stahl Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Elmer Clifton
Jack London, Bennett Cohen, Harry Carr
John W. Boyle, Ernest Miller
Desmond O'Brien
Department Leadership Roster
Elmer Clifton
Director
Bennett Cohen
Writer
Harry Carr
Writer
Desmond O'Brien
Editor
John W. Boyle
Director of Photography
Ernest Miller
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Tropical Nights.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Tropical Nights
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Tropical Nights about?
Patsy Ruth Miller stars as the romantic bone of contention between pearl divers Malcolm McGregor and Wallace MacDonald. When McGregor's brother is murdered, Miller is arrested for the crime. The actual killer, however, is MacDonald, who does an expert job covering his tracks.
Who directed Tropical Nights?
Tropical Nights was directed by Elmer Clifton.
Who stars in Tropical Nights?
The principal cast of Tropical Nights includes Patsy Ruth Miller, Malcolm McGregor, Ray Hallor, Wallace MacDonald, Russell Simpson.
When was Tropical Nights released and how long is it?
Tropical Nights was released in 1928 with a total runtime of 1h 4m.




















