In the South Seas, a half-caste island girl refuses to follow tradition and marry a fellow islander, instead falling in love with a white man and heir to an American fortune..
If you're into those old-school 'exotic' melodramas where everyone looks like they’re wearing too much eyeliner in the sun, you might like this. It's worth watching if you're a fan of early talkies or just want to see Raquel Torres look stunning for an hour. Most people today will probably hate it because the pacing is...
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"If you're into those old-school 'exotic' melodramas where everyone looks like they’re wearing too much eyeliner in the sun, you might like this. It's worth watching if you're a fan of early talkies or just want to see Raquel Torres look stunning for an hour. Most people today will probably hate it because the pacing is pretty wonky and the 'half-caste' tropes are super dated. 🌴 The story focuses on Ilani. She’s an island girl who basically says 'no thanks' to the guy she’s supposed to marry. T..."
Leslie Mason, J.G. Hawks, Thomas H. Ince Jr., Adele Buffington, Wellyn Totman
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