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Drums of Tahiti
Directed byWilliam Castle
Screenplay byRobert E. Kent
Story byRobert E. Kent
Douglas Heyes
Produced bySam Katzman
StarringDennis O'Keefe
Patricia Medina
Francis L. Sullivan
Narrated byMichael Ansara
CinematographyLester White
Edited byJerome Thoms
Music byMischa Bakaleinikoff
Color processTechnicolor
Production
company
Distributed byColumbia Pictures
Release date
  • April 23, 1954 (1954-04-23)
Running time
73 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Drums of Tahiti is a 1954 American south seas adventure film directed by William Castle and starring Dennis O'Keefe, Patricia Medina and Francis L. Sullivan. Drums of Tahiti was released in 3-D, and was one of three 3-D movies made by director William Castle.[1][2] The film's sets were designed by the art director Paul Palmentola.

Plot

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In 1877, Tahitians under the rule of aging Queen Pomare (Frances Brandt) dislike their position as a French protectorate and quietly plan a new war with assistance from Britain.[3]

Cast

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Production

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Filming started 15 June 1953.[4]

References

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  1. ^ H, H. T.. (Apr 24, 1954). "The Screen in Review: ' Drums of Tahiti' Bows at the Palace". New York Times. p. 14.
  2. ^ Castle, William (1976). Step right up! : ... I'm gonna scare the pants off America. Putnam. p. 126.
  3. ^ http://www.tcm.com/tcmdb/title.jsp?stid=27484 [bare URL]
  4. ^ Schallert, Edwin (May 19, 1953). "Jack Carson New Star in 'Red Garters'; Sultry Singer Set for Medina". Los Angeles Times. p. B7.
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