The daughter of man who owns a South Seas pearl business falls in love with a wealthy traveler. Her father dies, leaving her the business. A greedy ship captain schemes to take the business...
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Title: Venus of the South Seas (1924)
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| Annette Kellerman | ... | Shona Royale | |
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Roland Purdie | ... | John Royale |
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Robert Ramsey | ... | Robert Quane |
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Norman French | ... | John Drake |
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The daughter of man who owns a South Seas pearl business falls in love with a wealthy traveler. Her father dies, leaving her the business. A greedy ship captain schemes to take the business from her. Written by frankfob2@yahoo.com
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A story of girls and pearls love and adventure, mermaids and wonders of the South Seas. (Print Ad, Ridgewood Times, ((Ridgewood, NY)) 5 September 1924)Parents Guide:
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February 1924 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
海底のヴィーナス See more »Company Credits
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Australian swimming sensation Annette Kellerman is remembered today thanks to the biopic Million Dollar Mermaid starring Esther Williams. Once thought a lost film, Venus of the South Seas was recently restored by the Library of Congress. This film has historical significance for the use of primza color in some underwater scenes and generous use of tinting and toning throughout and the new print was stunning. However, the melodramatic plot was tedious, the direction (by Kellerman's husband James R. Sullivan) was clunky and as an actress, Kellerman was a great swimmer. I was glad to see it, but once was enough. Viewed at Cinesation in Massillon Ohio in October 2004.