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Wallaby Jim of the Islands (1937)
Wallaby Jim and his men have just found a valuable source of pearls in the South Pacific. But Jim's associate Norman has put the whole operation in jeopardy because of his gambling problem. Jim's unscrupulous rival Richter decides to exploit the situation by jumping Jim's claim and trying to take over for himself.
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Wallaby Jim and his men have just found a valuable source of pearls in the South Pacific. But Jim's associate Norman has put the whole operation in jeopardy because of his gambling problem. Jim's unscrupulous rival Richter decides to exploit the situation by jumping Jim's claim and trying to take over for himself.
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Genre:Adventure, Drama
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In Theaters:12/17/1937
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Runtime:61 minutes
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Cast
Charles Lamont
Director
George Houston
Wallaby Jim
Ruth Coleman
Allison, Norman's Girl
Douglas Walton
Norman Brooks
Wilhelm von Brincken
Adolph Richter, Pearl Hunter
Mamo Clark
Lana
Syd Saylor
Jake, Kestrel Crew
Colin Campbell
Limey, Kestrel Crew
Juan Torena
Pascal the Thief
Nick Thompson
Michael "Joe" Corell, Richter Henchman
Warner Richmond
Karl Haage, Richter Henchman
Wilson Benge
Macklin - Raihoa Saloon Owner
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