Tony Marvin is a laid back but incredibly successful promoter and fair-haired boy for J. P. Todhunter's pineapple company located in beautiful Hawaii. He gets the company to sponsor a contest in which the winner gets a Hawaiian vacation and is obligated to write articles on the islands which, when published, will constitute a publicity coup for the company. Unfortunately, Georgia Smith, the winner, feels lonely and isolated in the Islands and wants to return to the States. With help from buddy Shad Buggle Tony tries to romantically divert Georgia without letting her know his true motivation.
Acting
Bing's sleepy charm vs Martha Raye's scene-stealing chaos energy.
Score
"Blue Hawaii" debuted here — Elvis owes everything to this.
Director
Frank Tuttle
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
"Blue Hawaii" was written specifically for this film and became Crosby's sixth #1 hit; Elvis Presley's 1961 film of the same name was a direct tribute.
The 'Waikiki Wedding' was Paramount's attempt to compete with MGM's tropical musicals, shot entirely in California with Asian-American extras in brownface as 'natives.'
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