William Lundigan
Capt. W.W. `'Bill'` Willoby
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"Down Among the Sheltering Palms" is a popular song. The music was written by Abe Olman, the lyrics by James Brockman and Leo Wood. The song was published in 1914 by Olman who heavily marketed it in the Chicago region. Music publisher Leo Feist acquired it from Olman and gave it to Al Jolson to perform on stage.
Down Among the Sheltering Palms: Directed by Edmund Goulding. With William Lundigan, Jane Greer, Mitzi Gaynor, David Wayne. War-weary Captain Willoby and his men are the occupation force on an island of lovely women...and are forbidden to fraternize.
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- Comedy, Musical, Romance
- Edmund Goulding
- 1953-03-01
Down Among the Sheltering Palms is a 1953 American musical comedy film starring Mitzi Gaynor, William Lundigan, Gloria DeHaven, David Wayne and Jane Greer. The popular song of the same name, which dates to 1914, is one of those performed in the film.
Apr 25, 2024 · The words “Down among the sheltering palms, honey wait for me” became a mantra of sorts for me during that time. They became a symbol of hope and a reminder that love transcends distance and time. Whenever I felt lonely or disconnected, I would listen to this song and let its soothing melody and heartfelt lyrics offer me solace.
- Clifford Mitchell
- Pop
- The Boswell Sisters
- January 1, 1932
Down Among the Sheltering Palms: Directed by John Gorrie. With Van Johnson, Geoffrey Bayldon, Margaret Courtenay, Anne Carroll. Gerry T Armstrong is on holiday in England, revisiting some of the places he saw when he was a young GI.
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- Comedy, Drama, Horror
- John Gorrie
- 1983-05-21
1h 27m 1953. Overview. Synopsis. Credits. Film Details. Notes. Brief Synopsis. Two Army officers stationed in the South Pacific find romance in this idyllic setting. Cast & Crew. Read More. Edmund Goulding. Director. William Lundigan. Capt. Bill Willoby. Jane Greer. Diana Forrester. Mitzi Gaynor. Rozouila. David Wayne. Lt. Frank G. Schmidt.
Summaries. War-weary Captain Willoby and his men are the occupation force on an island of lovely women...and are forbidden to fraternize. World War II is over but Captain Willoby and his men must "occupy" remote Midi Island. The men are disgusted at not going home...until they meet the friendly island women.
