Waikiki Wedding

Waikiki Wedding

1937 · 89 min · ★ 5.9 · Comedy, Romance

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.

Directed by Frank Tuttle · Written by Walter DeLeon

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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

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