
Rhythm of the Islands
Music · Comedy
Overview
Rhythm of the Islands is set in the South Seas, presumably far away from the shooting war. The nonsensical plotline finds hero Tommy (Allan Jones) posing as a native chief. Joan Holton (Jane Frazee), daughter of a millionaire (Ernest Truex), falls in love with Tommy, unaware that he's a charlatan.
Top Cast


Allan Jones
Allan Jones
Tommy
Allan Jones
Tommy


Jane Frazee
Jane Frazee
Joan Holton
Jane Frazee
Joan Holton


Andy Devine
Andy Devine
Eddie Dolan
Andy Devine
Eddie Dolan


Ernest Truex
Ernest Truex
Mr. Holton
Ernest Truex
Mr. Holton


Marjorie Gateson
Marjorie Gateson
Mrs. Holton
Marjorie Gateson
Mrs. Holton


Mary Wickes
Mary Wickes
Susie Dugan
Mary Wickes
Susie Dugan


Acquanetta
Acquanetta
Luani
Acquanetta
Luani


Nestor Paiva
Nestor Paiva
Chief Nataro
Nestor Paiva
Chief Nataro


James Mitchell
James Mitchell
Dancer (uncredited)
James Mitchell
Dancer (uncredited)
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