- Film Review
- Reviewed By Tony Sloman
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3 out of 5
This ramshackle but immensely enjoyable romp from John Ford was, sadly, the last teaming of the great director and his friend John Wayne. Both deserved a better farewell. In a knockabout tale, Elizabeth Allen co-stars as the prim Bostonian whose presence on a Pacific island disturbs the drinking and brawling lifestyle of the Duke and his navy buddy, Lee Marvin, and her dark beauty illuminates the film. There's a seasonal touch involving Dorothy Lamour and a children's Christmas, which some may find oversentimental, and really the only true merit in the whole ragged adventure is the Technicolor photography of veteran William Clothier.
Plot Summary
Comedy drama starring John Wayne and Lee Marvin. The war in the Pacific over, US sailors "Guns" Donovan, "Doc" Dedham and "Boats" Gilhooley settle down on an idyllic South Sea island. However, problems arise when Doc's daughter arrives, unaware that her father has a whole new Polynesian family.
Cast and crew
Cast
- "Guns" Donovan
- John Wayne
- "Boats" Gilhooley
- Lee Marvin
- "Doc" Dedham
- Jack Warden
- Amelia Dedham
- Elizabeth Allen
- Andre de Lage
- Cesar Romero
- Fleur
- Dorothy Lamour
- Lelani
- Jacqueline Malouf
- Sergeant Menkowicz
- Mike Mazurki
- Father Cluzeot
- Marcel Dalio
- Mr Eu
- Jon Fong
- Sister Matthew
- Yvonne Peattie
- James
- Ralph Volkie
- Captain Martin
- Frank Baker (1)
- Sister Gabrielle
- Carmen Estrabeau
- Festus
- Chuck Roberson
Crew
- Director
- John Ford
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