Drums of Tahiti
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| Drums of Tahiti | |
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| Directed by | William Castle |
| Produced by | Sam Katzman |
| Written by | Robert E. Kent (story) Douglas Heyes (screenplay) |
| Starring | Dennis O'Keefe Patricia Medina |
| Narrated by | Michael Ansara |
| Music by | Mischa Bakaleinikoff |
| Cinematography | Lester H. White |
| Edited by | Jerome Thoms |
| Distributed by | Columbia Pictures |
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Release dates
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April 24, 1954 |
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Running time
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73 min. |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Drums of Tahiti is a 1954 Technicolor South Seas drama directed by William Castle, starring Dennis O'Keefe and Patricia Medina. Drums of Tahiti was released in 3-D, and was one of three 3-D movies made by director William Castle.[1]
Plot summary
In 1877, Tahitians under the rule of aging Queen Pomare (Frances Brandt) dislike their position as a French protectorate and quietly plan a new war with assistance from Britain.[2]
Cast
- Dennis O'Keefe as Mike Macklin
- Patricia Medina as Wanda Spence
- Francis L. Sullivan as Commissioner Pierre Duvois
- George Keymas as Angelo
- Sylvia Lewis as Mawaii
- Cicely Browne as Gay Knight
- Raymond Lawrence as Shoreham
- Frances Brandt as Queen Pomare (uncredited)
- Eddie Foster as Tommy (uncredited)
- Nelson Leigh as Minister (uncredited)
- Paul Newlan as Captain (uncredited)
Production
Filming started 15 June 1953.[3]
References
- ↑ The Screen in Review: ' Drums of Tahiti' Bows at the Palace H, H. T.. New York Times (1923-Current file) [New York, N.Y] 24 Apr 1954: 14.
- ↑ http://www.tcm.com/tcmdb/title.jsp?stid=27484
- ↑ Jack Carson New Star in 'Red Garters'; Sultry Singer Set for Medina Schallert, Edwin. Los Angeles Times (1923-Current File) [Los Angeles, Calif] 19 May 1953: B7.
