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Down Among the Sheltering Palms
Down Among the Sheltering Palms

Down Among the Sheltering Palms

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

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

87 mins

Rating

5/10

Release Date

01 March 1953

Country

United States of America

Cast

William Lundigan

William Lundigan

Capt. W.W. 'Bill' Willoby

Jane Greer

Jane Greer

Diana Forrester

Mitzi Gaynor

Mitzi Gaynor

Rozouila

David Wayne

David Wayne

Lt. Carl G. Schmidt

Gloria DeHaven

Gloria DeHaven

Angela Toland

Gene Lockhart

Gene Lockhart

Rev. Paul Edgett

Jack Paar

Jack Paar

Lt. Mike Sloan

Alvin Greenman

Alvin Greenman

Cpl. Kolta

Billy Gilbert

Billy Gilbert

King Jilouili

Henry Kulky

Henry Kulky

First Sergeant Jones

Lyle Talbot

Lyle Talbot

Major Gerald Curwin

Joe Turkel

Joe Turkel

Pvt. Harris

Lee Marvin

Lee Marvin

Pvt. Snively (uncredited)

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