The White Flower
“You'll see Betty riding the surf at the famous beach at Waikiki, and dancing the Hula-Hula!”
Synopsis
Konia Markham, the daughter of an American father and a Hawaiian mother, is told by a sorceress that the man who presents her with a perfect white flower will be her true love. When Bob Rutherford offers a gardenia to Konia at a banquet, David Panuahi, a rejected suitor, becomes even more jealous and persuades Konia to have the kahuna put a death curse on Bob's fiancee, Ethel Granville. Bob's devotion to a failing Ethel softens Konia, however, and she has the curse removed. She is about to jump into a volcano when Bob, now released by Ethel from their engagement, finds her and declares his love.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
March 4, 1923
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Julia Crawford Ivers
- Screenplay & Story
- Julia Crawford Ivers
- Original Title
- The White Flower
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Julia Crawford Ivers
Julia Crawford Ivers
James Van Trees
Department Leadership Roster
Julia Crawford Ivers
Director
Julia Crawford Ivers
Writer
James Van Trees
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The White Flower
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What is The White Flower about?
Konia Markham, the daughter of an American father and a Hawaiian mother, is told by a sorceress that the man who presents her with a perfect white flower will be her true love. When Bob Rutherford offers a gardenia to Konia at a banquet, David Panuahi, a rejected suitor, becomes even more jealous and persuades Konia to have the kahuna put a death curse on Bob's fiancee, Ethel Granville. Bob's devotion to a failing Ethel softens Konia, however, and she has the curse removed. She is about to jump into a volcano when Bob, now released by Ethel from their engagement, finds her and declares his love.
Who directed The White Flower?
The White Flower was directed by Julia Crawford Ivers.
Who stars in The White Flower?
The principal cast of The White Flower includes Betty Compson, Edmund Lowe, Edward Martindel, Arline Pretty, Sylvia Ashton.
When was The White Flower released and how long is it?
The White Flower was released in 1923 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The White Flower?
The White Flower holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).