Down Among the Sheltering Palms

Mar 1 1953 Approved 1h 27m
Comedy, Musical, Romance

War-weary Captain Willoby and his men are the occupation force on an island of lovely women...and are forbidden to fraternize.

Plot

World War II is over but Captain Willoby and his men must "occupy" remote Midi Island. The men are disgusted at not going home...until they meet the friendly island women. Unfortunately, Willoby has been ordered to prohibit his men from "fraternizing." This task, already frustrating, is made worse by the presence of missionary's niece Diana and the arrival of gorgeous journalist Angela. Meanwhile, the island king has presented Willoby with equally gorgeous Rozouila as "wife"...

Written by

Edward Hope, Claude Binyon, Albert E. Lewin

Directed by

Edmund Goulding

Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

20th Century Fox

Languages

English

Awards

N/A

Scores
# of Votes
172
Average Rating
5.5 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA