The Tuttles of Tahiti (1942)
IT'S FUN TO BE BROKE- Down where life is a laugh and love is a gift.
After a long absense from the island, Chester Tuttle returns to Tahiti to find that little has changed. His large family, particularly his scheming Uncle Jonas, would rather dance and romance than earn a living. When Jonas loses the family plantation in a cockfight, Chester saves the day by towing in a large ship abandoned at sea and claiming the salvage. But opening a joint bank account in the name of the Tuttle clan may not have been a wise decision.
Director: Charles Vidor
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 91 min
Release Date: May 1, 1942
Cast
- Charles Laughton - Jonas
- Jon Hall - Chester
- Peggy Drake - Tamara
- Victor Francen - Dr. Blondin
- Gene Reynolds - Ru
- Florence Bates - Emily
- Curt Bois - Jensen
- Adeline De Walt Reynolds - Mama Ruau
- Mala - Nat
- Grace Lem - Woman in Dress Shop
Screenplay
- Lewis Meltzer (Screenplay)
- Robert Carson (Screenplay)
- James Hilton (Adaptation)
- Charles Nordhoff (Novel)
- James Norman Hall (Novel)
Cinematography: Nicholas Musuraca
Editing: Frederic Knudtson
Production: RKO Radio Pictures, Sol Lesser Productions
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
island, tahiti
More Films by Director: Charles Vidor
More Films in Genre: Comedy
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Tuttles of Tahiti about?
- After a long absense from the island, Chester Tuttle returns to Tahiti to find that little has changed. His large family, particularly his scheming Uncle Jonas, would rather dance and romance than earn a living. When Jonas loses the family plantation in a cockfight, Chester saves the day by towing in a large ship abandoned at sea and claiming the salvage. But opening a joint bank account in the name of the Tuttle clan may not have been a wise decision.
- Who directed The Tuttles of Tahiti?
- The Tuttles of Tahiti was directed by Charles Vidor.
- Who stars in The Tuttles of Tahiti?
- The Tuttles of Tahiti stars Charles Laughton, Jon Hall, Peggy Drake, Victor Francen, Gene Reynolds, Florence Bates.
- How long is The Tuttles of Tahiti?
- The Tuttles of Tahiti has a runtime of 1h 31m (91 minutes).
- What genre is The Tuttles of Tahiti?
- The Tuttles of Tahiti is a Comedy film.
- Where was The Tuttles of Tahiti produced?
- The Tuttles of Tahiti was produced in United States of America.