White Heat (1934): cast, story & where to watch
1934 · Film · ★ 3
Released in 1934, White Heat is a drama and romance film directed by Lois Weber, running about 62 minutes.
What it’s about. In this melodrama filmed on location in Hawaii, a sugar plantation manager finds himself falling in love with a native girl, but instead of committing to her, he marries a socially prominent young woman from San Francisco. The spoiled girl does not easily adapt to the rigors of plantation life and she gets terribly bored. She is just about to give in to the romantic overtures of a persistent native when her former lover shows up. The husband gets jealous and is about to attack him when the wife sets fire to the cane field. The husband's native lover saves him from death. Afterward, his wife leaves to be with her old flame, and the manager is free to be with the woman he's loved all along.
Who’s in it. White Heat stars Virginia Cherrill as Lucille Cheney, Mona Maris as Leilani, Hardie Albright as Chandler Morris and David Newell as William Hawkes, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.0/10, White Heat has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch White Heat page.
If you liked it. Fans of White Heat tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch White Heat (1934)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for White Heat change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is White Heat worth watching?
- White Heat holds an audience score of 3.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in White Heat?
- White Heat stars Virginia Cherrill, Mona Maris, Hardie Albright, David Newell and Arthur Clayton.
- When was White Heat released?
- White Heat was released in 1934, with a runtime of about 62 minutes.