Waikiki Wedding (1937): cast, story & where to watch
1937 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 1937, Waikiki Wedding is a comedy, romance and music film directed by Frank Tuttle, running about 89 minutes.
What it’s about. Tony Marvin is a laid back but incredibly successful promoter and fair-haired boy for J. P. Todhunter's pineapple company located in beautiful Hawaii. He gets the company to sponsor a contest in which the winner gets a Hawaiian vacation and is obligated to write articles on the islands which, when published, will constitute a publicity coup for the company. Unfortunately, Georgia Smith, the winner, feels lonely and isolated in the Islands and wants to return to the States. With help from buddy Shad Buggle Tony tries to romantically divert Georgia without letting her know his true motivation.
Who’s in it. Waikiki Wedding stars Bing Crosby as Tony Marvin, Martha Raye as Myrtle Finch, Shirley Ross as Georgia Smith and George Barbier as J.P. Todhunter, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, Waikiki Wedding has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Waikiki Wedding page.
If you liked it. Fans of Waikiki Wedding tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Waikiki Wedding (1937)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Waikiki Wedding change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Waikiki Wedding worth watching?
- Waikiki Wedding holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, romance and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Waikiki Wedding?
- Waikiki Wedding stars Bing Crosby, Martha Raye, Shirley Ross, George Barbier and Leif Erickson.
- When was Waikiki Wedding released?
- Waikiki Wedding was released in 1937, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.