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Down Among the Sheltering Palms (1953)

87 min  -  Comedy | Musical | Romance  -   1 March 1953 (USA)
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War-weary Captain Willoby and his men are the occupation force on an island of lovely women...and are forbidden to fraternize.

Director:

Edmund Goulding

Writers:

Edward Hope (story), Claude Binyon (screenplay), and 2 more credits »

Stars:

William Lundigan, Jane Greer and Mitzi Gaynor
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Cast

Complete credited cast:
William Lundigan William Lundigan ...
Capt. W.W. 'Bill' Willoby
Jane Greer ...
Diana Forrester
Mitzi Gaynor ...
Rozouila
David Wayne David Wayne ...
Lt. Carl G. Schmidt
Gloria DeHaven ...
Angela Toland
Gene Lockhart ...
Rev. Paul Edgett
Jack Paar Jack Paar ...
Lt. Mike Sloan
Alvin Greenman Alvin Greenman ...
Cpl. Kolta
Billy Gilbert Billy Gilbert ...
King Jilouili
Henry Kulky Henry Kulky ...
First Sergeant Jones
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Storyline

World War II is over but Captain Willoby and his men must "occupy" remote Midi Island. The men are disgusted at not going home...until they meet the friendly island women. Unfortunately, Willoby has been ordered to prohibit his men from "fraternizing." This task, already frustrating, is made worse by the presence of missionary's niece Diana and the arrival of gorgeous journalist Angela. Meanwhile, the island king has presented Willoby with equally gorgeous Rozouila as "wife"... Written by Rod Crawford <puffinus@u.washington.edu>  

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Island | Captain | Missionary | Duty | Military Governor  | See more »

Genres:

Comedy | Musical | Romance

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Neseler diyari See more »

Company Credits

Production Co:

Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation See more »
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Sound Mix:

Mono (Western Electric Recording)

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1
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Did You Know?

Trivia

June Haver turned down the part of Diana Forrester. See more »

Quotes

Reverend Edgett: Ouch! ...You know, when a minister strikes his thumb, it's very frustrating.
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Connections

Referenced in "American Masters: Jack Paar: 'As I Was Saying...' (#11.4)" (1997) See more »

Soundtracks

"WHEN YOU'RE IN LOVE"
Written by Harold Arlen
Lyrics Ralph Blane
Full rendition cut; briefly "reprised" at end by Gloria DeHaven See more »