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Release Year1938
Runtime1h 03m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresDrama
Votes6
DirectorEdward F. Cline
WritersEdward F. Cline
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.0 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsHawaii Calls
About Hawaii Calls
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
Directed by Edward F. Cline, Hawaii Calls leans on a strong ensemble — Bobby Breen, Ned Sparks, Irvin S. Cobb — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1938.
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