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8.0 / 10(1 votes)IMDb19281h 4mUnited States of America

Tropical Nights

“PEARLS! For Man's Riches - For Women's Adornment. Men have killed for them and women have sinned!”

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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.

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

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

Director

Elmer Clifton

Screenplay & Story

Jack London, Bennett Cohen, Harry Carr

Director of Photography

John W. Boyle, Ernest Miller

Film Editing

Desmond O'Brien

Department Leadership Roster

Elmer Clifton

Elmer Clifton

Director

Bennett Cohen

Writer

Harry Carr

Harry Carr

Writer

Desmond O'Brien

Editor

John W. Boyle

Director of Photography

Ernest Miller

Director of Photography

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.