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A young Polynesian woman, Aloma, lives an idyllic life on her tropical island. Her peaceful existence is disrupted by the arrival of two American men, one a serious engineer and the other a charming ne'er-do-well. She finds herself torn between her deep connection to her native culture and the alluring but dangerous promises of the modern world.
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- Director
- Alfred Santell
- Writers
- Curt Siodmak, Frank Butler, John B. Hymer, Leroy Clemens, Lillie Hayward
- Studio
- Paramount Pictures
- Released
- 27 August 1941
- Country
- United States
- Language
- English
- Runtime
- 77 min
- Rated
- NR
- Awards
- 0 wins, 6 nominations
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| 14th Academy Awards 1942 | Best Cinematography, Color | Karl Struss | Nominee |
| 14th Academy Awards 1942 | Best Cinematography, Color | William E. Snyder | Nominee |
| 14th Academy Awards 1942 | Best Cinematography, Color | Wilfred M. Cline | Nominee |
| 14th Academy Awards 1942 | Best Special Effects | Gordon Jennings | Nominee |
| 14th Academy Awards 1942 | Best Special Effects | Farciot Edouart | Nominee |
| 14th Academy Awards 1942 | Best Special Effects | Louis Mesenkop | Nominee |
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6 awards — Aloma of the South Seas
×| Best Cinematography, Color | Karl Struss | Nominee |
| Best Cinematography, Color | William E. Snyder | Nominee |
| Best Cinematography, Color | Wilfred M. Cline | Nominee |
| Best Special Effects | Gordon Jennings | Nominee |
| Best Special Effects | Farciot Edouart | Nominee |
| Best Special Effects | Louis Mesenkop | Nominee |