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Pearl of the South Pacific
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Pearl of the South Pacific

1955-09-16 · 86 min · ★ 6.2

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Two beachcombers with a yacht join woman-with-a-past Rita on a quest for black pearls on a secret island. Arrived, they find another white man has made himself high priest; but George, the latter's handome son, is fair game for Rita, who lands in the guise of a missionary! The inevitable conflict over the pearls brings violence and corruption to the quiet island.

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Directors
Allan Dwan
Production companies
Benedict Bogeaus Production, RKO Radio Pictures, Filmcrest Productions
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Virginia MayoVirginia MayoRita Delaine
Dennis MorganDennis MorganDan Merrill
David FarrarDavid FarrarBully Hague
Murvyn VyeMurvyn VyeHalemano
Lance FullerLance FullerGeorge
Basil RuysdaelBasil RuysdaelTuan Michael
Lisa MontellLisa MontellMomu
Carol ThurstonCarol ThurstonMother

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