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Aloma of the South Seas
Aloma of the South Seas

Aloma of the South Seas

See Gilda Do the Dance That Made Her Famous!

Genres

ComedyDrama

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A young South Seas native boy is sent to the U.S. for his education. He returns to his island after his father dies to try to stop a revolution.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

90 mins

Rating

0/10

Release Date

15 May 1926

Country

United States of America

Cast

Gilda Gray

Gilda Gray

Aloma

Percy Marmont

Percy Marmont

Bob Holden

Warner Baxter

Warner Baxter

Nuitane

William Powell

William Powell

Van Templeton

Julanne Johnston

Julanne Johnston

Sylvia

Harry T. Morey

Harry T. Morey

Red Malloy

Joseph W. Smiley

Joseph W. Smiley

Andrew Taylor

Frank Montgomery

Frank Montgomery

Hongi

Michelette Burani

Michelette Burani

Hina (as Madame Burani)

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