The Tuttles of Tahiti

The Tuttles of Tahiti

91 mins | Comedy | May 1, 1942

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.

The Tuttles of Tahiti

91 mins | Comedy | May 1, 1942

The Tuttles of Tahiti
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.
IMDb rating 6.0
Producers RKO Radio Pictures, Sol Lesser Productions
Original title The Tuttles of Tahiti
Directors Charles Vidor
Writers James Norman Hall, Charles Nordhoff, James Hilton, Robert Carson, Lewis Meltzer

Cast

Charles Laughton

as Jonas

Jon Hall

as Chester

Peggy Drake

as Tamara

Victor Francen

as Dr. Blondin

Florence Bates

as Emily

Curt Bois

as Jensen

Mala

as Nat

Grace Lem

as Woman in Dress Shop

Jack Carr

as Rapoti

Leonard Sues

as Fana

Jody Gilbert

as Effie

Tommy Cook

as Riki

Jimmy Ames

as Manu

Ernie Adams

as Paki

Alma Ross

as Hio

Teddy Infuhr

as Ala

Philip Ahn

as Emily's Servant (uncredited)

Spencer Chan

as Chauffeur / Chinese Servant (uncredited)

Fern Emmett

as Martha (uncredited)

Byron Foulger

as Assistant Bank Manager (uncredited)

Willie Fung

as Creditor (uncredited)