William Lundigan
Capt. W.W. `'Bill'` Willoby
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Down Among the Sheltering Palms. " Down Among the Sheltering Palms " is a popular song . The music was written by Abe Olman, the lyrics by James Brockman and Leo Wood. [1] 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 ...
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.
- (148)
- Comedy, Musical, Romance
- Edmund Goulding
- 1953-03-01
Apr 25, 2024 · While the origins of “Down Among the Sheltering Palms” can be traced back to Abe Olman, James Brockman, and Leo Wood, it is The Boswell Sisters’ rendition that truly brought the song to life. Their unique style and impeccable harmonies breathed new life into the lyrics, allowing listeners to feel the emotions behind the words.
- Clifford Mitchell
- Pop
- The Boswell Sisters
- January 1, 1932
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.
- $1.4 million
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.
- (164)
- Comedy, Drama, Horror
- John Gorrie
- 1983-05-21
Synopsis. At the end of World War II, Capt. Bill Willoby is distraught to learn that rather than being sent home, he and his men are being deployed to tiny Midi Island, as part of the forces occupying the formerly Japanese-held Gilbert Islands. Bill and his lieutenant, Frank G. Schmidt, are relieved by the hearty welcome they receive from the ...
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. Unfortunately, Willoby has been ordered to prohibit his men from "fraternizing." This task, already frustrating, is made worse by the presence of missionary's niece Diana and ...
