The Tahitian
Brief Synopsis
Cast & Crew
James Knott
Ana
Vahio
Taia Tepava
Tehapaitua Salmon
Dr. George Thooris
Film Details
Technical Specs
Synopsis
On the island of Tahiti, a witch doctor spurs the tribal leader, Chief Morro, to oppose the efforts of scientists to eradicate mosquitoes, the carriers of filarial worms that cause the disease elephantiasis. However, when the chief's son is stricken with the disease, the chief cooperates with the scientists to eliminate the insects.
Director
James Knott
Cast
Ana
Vahio
Taia Tepava
Tehapaitua Salmon
Dr. George Thooris
Dr. Henry K. Beye
Ben Bambridge
William A. Robinson
Tetoa Mauu
Denise Pottier
Miri Rei
Greta Spitz
Nancy Rutgers
Nick Rutgers
Crew
William R. Anderson
George Ashton
Cornelius Crane
Terii Fagerousse
Edward Kilenyi Sr.
James Knott
James Knott
James Knott
Lotus Long
Lotus Long
Eddie Lund
Otto Meyer
Clifford A. Ratz
Annabel Ross
Film Details
Technical Specs
Quotes
Trivia
Notes
According to the Hollywood Reporter and Variety reviews, this picture, filmed entirely in Tahiti, was shot on 16mm film stock that was later blown up to 35mm. The cast, consisting of non-professional actors, was hired in Tahiti. The Los Angeles Examiner review states that the story was told by the narrator and not through dialogue. The Variety review noted that the footage incorporated native dances and music. Lotus Long, who produced and wrote the film with her husband, photographer-director James Knott, acted in many films during the 1930s and 1940s.
