The Tuttles of Tahiti

Overview

After a long absense from the island, Chester Tuttle returns to Tahiti to find that little has changed. His large family, particularly his scheming Uncle Jonas, would rather dance and romance than earn a living. When Jonas loses the family plantation in a cockfight, Chester saves the day by towing in a large ship abandoned at sea and claiming the salvage. But opening a joint bank account in the name of the Tuttle clan may not have been a wise decision.

Directed by Charles Vidor

Top cast

Charles Laughton

Jonas

Jon Hall

Chester

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Peggy Drake

Tamara

Victor Francen

Dr. Blondin

Gene Reynolds

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Florence Bates

Emily

Curt Bois

Jensen

Adeline De Walt Reynolds

Mama Ruau

Mala

Nat

Grace Lem

Woman in Dress Shop

J

Jack Carr

Rapoti

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Leonard Sues

Fana

Jody Gilbert

Effie

Tommy Cook

Riki

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Jimmy Ames

Manu

Ernie Adams

Paki

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James P. Spencer

Tupa

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Alma Ross

Hio

Teddy Infuhr

Ala

Philip Ahn

Emily's Servant (uncredited)

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