by Phillip Erlewine
synopsis
Gary Cooper stars as an island drifter who falls in love with a lovely Polynesian girl (Roberta Haynes) and defies a dominating bible-toting preacher who's out to dominate all island life. With Cooper as an example, the natives gain courage and are able to overcome the rule of the despot orator.
characteristics
keywords
native
rebel
religion
missionary
mercenary
death
cross-cultural-relations
island
love
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