Hula (film)
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Hula is a silent film
by Victor Fleming
, based on the novel Hula, a Romance of Hawaii by Armine von Tempski
, directed by Victor Fleming
, starring Clara Bow
, and released by Paramount Pictures
. It was one of the top 10 grossing movies of 1927.
Silent film
A silent film is a film with no synchronized recorded sound, especially with no spoken dialogue. In silent films for entertainment the dialogue is transmitted through muted gestures, pantomime and title cards...
by Victor Fleming
Victor Fleming
Victor Lonzo Fleming was an American film director, cinematographer, and producer. His most popular films were The Wizard of Oz , and Gone with the Wind , for which he won an Academy Award for Best Director.-Life and career:Fleming was born in La Canada, California, the son of Elizabeth Evaleen ...
, based on the novel Hula, a Romance of Hawaii by Armine von Tempski
Armine von Tempski
Armine von Tempski was an American writer and one of Hawaii's best known authors...
, directed by Victor Fleming
Victor Fleming
Victor Lonzo Fleming was an American film director, cinematographer, and producer. His most popular films were The Wizard of Oz , and Gone with the Wind , for which he won an Academy Award for Best Director.-Life and career:Fleming was born in La Canada, California, the son of Elizabeth Evaleen ...
, starring Clara Bow
Clara Bow
Clara Gordon Bow was an American actress who rose to stardom in the silent film era of the 1920s. It was her appearance as a spunky shopgirl in the film It that brought her global fame and the nickname "The It Girl." Bow came to personify the roaring twenties and is described as its leading sex...
, and released by Paramount Pictures
Paramount Pictures
Paramount Pictures Corporation is an American film production and distribution company, located at 5555 Melrose Avenue in Hollywood. Founded in 1912 and currently owned by media conglomerate Viacom, it is America's oldest existing film studio; it is also the last major film studio still...
. It was one of the top 10 grossing movies of 1927.
Cast
- Clara BowClara BowClara Gordon Bow was an American actress who rose to stardom in the silent film era of the 1920s. It was her appearance as a spunky shopgirl in the film It that brought her global fame and the nickname "The It Girl." Bow came to personify the roaring twenties and is described as its leading sex...
as Hula Calhoun - Clive Brook as Anthony Haldane
- Arlette MarchalArlette MarchalArlette Marchal was a French film actress. She appeared in 41 films between 1922 and 1951. She was born and died in Paris.-Selected filmography:* Die Sklavenkönigin * Madame Sans-Gene...
as Mrs. Bane - Albert GranAlbert GranAlbert Gran was a Norwegian born American movie actor. He is most associated with his appearance in drama and light comedy films....
as Bill Calhoun - Arnold Kent - Harry Dehan
- Patricia Dupont - Margaret Haldane
- Agostino Borgato - Uncle Edwin
- Duke KahanamokuDuke KahanamokuDuke Paoa Kahinu Mokoe Hulikohola Kahanamoku was a Hawaiian swimmer, actor, lawman, early beach volleyball player and businessman credited with spreading the sport of surfing. He was a five-time Olympic medalist in swimming.-Early years:The name "Duke" is not a title, but a given name...
- Hawaiian Boy
