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Down Among the Sheltering Palms

  • 1952
  • Approved
  • 1h 27m
IMDb RATING
5.6/10
155
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Gloria DeHaven, Mitzi Gaynor, Jane Greer, William Lundigan, and David Wayne in Down Among the Sheltering Palms (1952)
ComedyMusicalRomance

War-weary Captain Willoby and his men are the occupation force on an island of lovely women...and are forbidden to fraternize.War-weary Captain Willoby and his men are the occupation force on an island of lovely women...and are forbidden to fraternize.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
    • Claude Binyon
    • Albert E. Lewin
  • Stars
    • William Lundigan
    • Jane Greer
    • Mitzi Gaynor
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    • IMDb RATING
    5.6/10
    155
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Edmund Goulding
    • Writers
      • Edward Hope
      • Claude Binyon
      • Albert E. Lewin
    • Stars
      • William Lundigan
      • Jane Greer
      • Mitzi Gaynor
    • 5User reviews
    • 2Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Top Cast76

    William Lundigan
    William Lundigan
    • Capt. W.W. 'Bill' Willoby
    Jane Greer
    Jane Greer
    • Diana Forrester
    Mitzi Gaynor
    Mitzi Gaynor
    • Rozouila
    David Wayne
    David Wayne
    • Lt. Carl G. Schmidt
    Gloria DeHaven
    Gloria DeHaven
    • Angela Toland
    Gene Lockhart
    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
    David Ahdar
    • Witch Doctor
    • (uncredited)
    Vida Aldana
    • Native Girl
    • (uncredited)
    Richard Allan
    Richard Allan
    • Officer
    • (uncredited)
    Claud Allister
    Claud Allister
    • Woolawei
    • (uncredited)
    Leon Alton
    Leon Alton
    • Minor Role
    • (uncredited)
    John Baer
    John Baer
    • Officer
    • (uncredited)
    Clinton Bagwell
    • Colonel's Aide
    • (uncredited)
    Joe Bailey
    • Soldier
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Edmund Goulding
    • Writers
      • Edward Hope
      • Claude Binyon
      • Albert E. Lewin
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    User reviews5

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    Did you know

    • Trivia
      Filmed between February 19 and mid-March 1951, with additional scenes shot in April and October, this movie was held back until its wide release in the USA on March 1, 1953.
    • Quotes
      • Angela Toland: Rugged men on an island of beautiful women, with a fence between them. An intriguing situation.
      • Capt. Bill Willoby: Delightful.
    • Connections
      Referenced in American Masters: Jack Paar: 'As I Was Saying...' (1997)
    • Soundtracks
      DOWN AMONG THE SHELTERING PALMS
      Written by James Brockman
      Sung by chorus; reprised by Gloria DeHaven

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    Details

    • Release date
      • March 1, 1953 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Streaming on "worship999" YouTube Channel
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Friendly Island
    • Filming locations
      • 20th Century Fox Studios - 10201 Pico Blvd., Century City, Los Angeles, California, USA(Studio)
    • Production company
      • 20th Century Fox
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    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 27m(87 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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