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60% Critic Match
Hawaii Calls
“An island paradise rings with song!”
6.0 / 10• 1938• 1h 3m•NR• English
Drama
Storyline
After being nabbed while trying to stow away on board an ocean liner en route to Hawaii, young Bobby Breen sings for his travel fare and, along with sidekick Pua, turns detective to recover stolen naval documents from crooks
Cast & Crew
Bobby Breen
Billy Coulter
Lead
Ned Sparks
Strings
Irvin S. Cobb
Captain O'Hare
Gloria Holden
Mrs. Milburn
Warren Hull
Commander Milburn
Mamo Clark
Hina
RP
Raymond Paige
Orchestra Director
Aggie Auld
Hula Dancer
What People Are Saying
3.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Edward F. Cline's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. Hawaii Calls is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
