Aloma of the South Seas (1926)

Young South Seas native boy is sent to the U.S. for his education, returns to his island after his father dies to try to stop a revolution.

Director:

Maurice Tourneur

Writers:

LeRoy Clemens (play), James Ashmore Creelman,

Stars:

Gilda Gray, Percy Marmont, Warner Baxter

Cast

Credited cast:
Gilda Gray	...	Aloma
Percy Marmont	...	Bob Holden
Warner Baxter	...	Nuitane
William Powell	...	Van Templeton
Harry T. Morey	...	Red Malloy
Julanne Johnston	...	Sylvia
Joseph W. Smiley	...	Andrew Taylor
Frank Montgomery	...	Hongi
Michelette Burani	...	Hina (as Madame Burani)
Ernestine Gaines	...	Taula
Aurelio Ciccia	...	Sailor
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Noble Johnson

Storyline

Young South Seas native boy is sent to the U.S. for his education, returns to his island after his father dies to try to stop a revolution.

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Plot Keywords:

based on comic | mutt and jeff | surrealism | sequel | based on play | 

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Genres:

Comedy | Drama

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

16 May 1926 (USA)

Also Known As:

A Conquista

Filming Locations:

Pinones, Puerto Rico

Box Office

Gross:

$3,000,000 (USA)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Famous Players-Lasky Corporation

Technical Specs

Runtime:

90 min

Sound Mix:

Silent

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Notable erotic folk dance number by Gilda Gray, as Aloma.

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Connections

Featured in Hollywood Singing and Dancing: A Musical History - The 1920s: The Dawn of the Hollywood Musical (2008)

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