Waikiki Wedding
Synopsis
Tony Marvin is a laid back but incredibly successful promoter and fair-haired boy for J. P. Todhunter's pineapple company located in beautiful Hawaii. He gets the company to sponsor a contest in which the winner gets a Hawaiian vacation and is obligated to write articles on the islands which, when published, will constitute a publicity coup for the company. Unfortunately, Georgia Smith, the winner, feels lonely and isolated in the Islands and wants to return to the States. With help from buddy Shad Buggle Tony tries to romantically divert Georgia without letting her know his true motivation.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →
Bing Crosby
Tony Marvin
Bob Burns
Shad Buggle
Martha Raye
Myrtle Finch
Shirley Ross
Georgia Smith
George Barbier
J.P. Todhunter
Leif Erickson
Dr. Victor Quimby
Grady Sutton
Everett Todhunter
Granville Bates
Uncle Herman
Anthony Quinn
Kimo
Mitchell Lewis
Koalani
George Regas
Muamua
Nick Lukats
Assistant Purser
Prince Leilani
Priest
Maurice Liu
Kaiaka
Raquel Echeverría
Mahina
Iris Yamaoka
Secretary
Ethel Clayton
Tourist (uncredited)
Robert Emmett O'Connor
Policeman (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 23, 1937
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Frank Tuttle
- Screenplay & Story
- Frank Butler, Don Hartman, Walter DeLeon, Francis Martin
- Original Score
- Leo Shuken
- Original Title
- Waikiki Wedding
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Frank Tuttle
Frank Butler, Don Hartman, Walter DeLeon, Francis Martin, Harry Owens
Leo Shuken
Karl Struss
Department Leadership Roster
Frank Butler
Screenplay
Don Hartman
Screenplay
Frank Tuttle
Director
Walter DeLeon
Screenplay
Edith Head
Costume Design
Francis Martin
Screenplay
Leo Shuken
Original Music Composer
Karl Struss
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Waikiki Wedding.
Featured In Curated Collections
Editorial lists, community rankings, and cinematic collections featuring Waikiki Wedding.
MovieLens[40K:50K]
Musicals
Every film Wikidata tags as a musical film.
Academy Awards - Best Original Song Winners 1934-2025
Academy Awards winners archive (Best Original Song Winners 1934-2025)
Academy Awards: Winners
Oscar Best Dance Direction Nominees
Complete list of Oscar Best Dance Direction Nominees
Oscar Best Song Nominees
Complete list of Oscar Best Song Nominees
Similar Titles to Waikiki Wedding
Movies sharing stylistic DNA, tone, and thematic storytelling
6.8
6.4
5.9
6.9
6.0
7.0
7.5
7.5
6.4
7.1
5.4
6.1
5.6
6.6
6.7
5.4
6.9
7.0
5.8
More Like Waikiki Wedding
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.
Frequently Asked Questions About Waikiki Wedding
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Waikiki Wedding about?
Tony Marvin is a laid back but incredibly successful promoter and fair-haired boy for J. P. Todhunter's pineapple company located in beautiful Hawaii. He gets the company to sponsor a contest in which the winner gets a Hawaiian vacation and is obligated to write articles on the islands which, when published, will constitute a publicity coup for the company. Unfortunately, Georgia Smith, the winner, feels lonely and isolated in the Islands and wants to return to the States. With help from buddy Shad Buggle Tony tries to romantically divert Georgia without letting her know his true motivation.
Who directed Waikiki Wedding?
Waikiki Wedding was directed by Frank Tuttle.
Who stars in Waikiki Wedding?
The principal cast of Waikiki Wedding includes Bing Crosby, Bob Burns, Martha Raye, Shirley Ross, George Barbier.
When was Waikiki Wedding released and how long is it?
Waikiki Wedding was released in 1937 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
Who composed the musical score for Waikiki Wedding?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Waikiki Wedding was composed by Leo Shuken.