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South Sea Woman

1953-06-27 · 99 min · ★ 5.0

Adventure · Comedy · Romance · War

Marine Sergeant James O'Hearn is being tried at the San Diego Marine base for desertion, theft, scandalous conduct and destruction of property in time of war. He refuses to testify or plead guilty or not guilty to the charges. Showgirl Ginger Martin takes the stand against his protest. She testifies O'Hearn won't talk because he is protecting the name of his pal, Marine Private Davey White. Ginger tells how she, broke and stranded, met the two marines in Shanghai two weeks before Pearl Harbor.

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Directors
Arthur Lubin
Production companies
Warner Bros. Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 2,000,000

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Burt LancasterBurt LancasterSgt. James O'Hearn
Virginia MayoVirginia MayoGinger Martin
Chuck ConnorsChuck ConnorsPvt. Davey White
Arthur ShieldsArthur Shields'Jimmy-legs' Donovan
Barry KelleyBarry KelleyCol. Hickman
Leon AskinLeon AskinPierre Marchand
Veola VonnVeola VonnLillie Duval
Bob SweeneyBob SweeneyDefense Lt. Miller
Hayden RorkeHayden RorkeProsecution Lt. Fears
Raymond GreenleafRaymond GreenleafCaptain at Court-martial
Paul BurkePaul BurkeEnsign at Court-martial
Henri LetondalHenri LetondalAlphonse
William O'LearySmith - Embezzler
Georges SaurelJacques
Viola DanielsLillie's 'niece'
Alena AwesLillie's 'niece'
Rudolph AndersRudolph AndersCapt. van Dorck
Keye LukeKeye LukeJapanese Deck Officer (uncredited)
Strother MartinStrother MartinMarine in Audience at Court-martial (uncredited)
John AldersonJohn AldersonFitzroy - Baritone

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