
Down Among the Sheltering Palms
Romance · Comedy · Music
Overview
War-weary Captain Willoby and his men are the occupation force on an island of lovely women...and are forbidden to fraternize.
Top Cast


William Lundigan
William Lundigan
Capt. W.W. 'Bill' Willoby
William Lundigan
Capt. W.W. 'Bill' Willoby


Jane Greer
Jane Greer
Diana Forrester
Jane Greer
Diana Forrester


Mitzi Gaynor
Mitzi Gaynor
Rozouila
Mitzi Gaynor
Rozouila


David Wayne
David Wayne
Lt. Carl G. Schmidt
David Wayne
Lt. Carl G. Schmidt


Gloria DeHaven
Gloria DeHaven
Angela Toland
Gloria DeHaven
Angela Toland


Gene Lockhart
Gene Lockhart
Rev. Paul Edgett
Gene Lockhart
Rev. Paul Edgett
Jack Paar
Jack Paar
Lt. Mike Sloan
Jack Paar
Lt. Mike Sloan
Alvin Greenman
Alvin Greenman
Cpl. Kolta
Alvin Greenman
Cpl. Kolta


Billy Gilbert
Billy Gilbert
King Jilouili
Billy Gilbert
King Jilouili


Henry Kulky
Henry Kulky
First Sergeant Jones
Henry Kulky
First Sergeant Jones
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