Johnny Lingo

Movie·1969·0h 25m

Johnny Lingo

Johnny Lingo bargains his dowry for a bride, paying an exorbitant dowry and causing a sensation on the island. Being an expert trader, he knows the value of things—especially self-esteem.

Country

United States of America

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The Story

Johnny Lingo, one of the sharpest traders in the south pacific islands decides to bargain for a wife, and offers a record price of eight cows for Mahana, a plain girl who shuns contact. This causes quite a sensation on the island. A year later Johnny and his wife return for the first time since the marriage, and all find that something miraculous has occurred to Mahana. Johnny explains that by paying eight cows he proved that she was worth more to him than any other woman on the island. He gave her a great gift, that of self-worth.

Written By

Claire Whitaker

Producer

Judge Whitaker

Editor

Frank S. Wise

Themes

marriage proposalislandmarriageself esteemsouth pacificpolynesiaself imageeight cowsshort film

Production House

Brigham Young University
Deseret Sunday School Union
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Audience Score

60%

6 votes

Skip14%
Timepass32%
Go for it36%
Perfection18%

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Cast

MaKee K. Blaisdell

Johnny Lingo

Naomi Kahoilua

Mahana

Francis L. Urry

Mr. Harris

Joseph R. TeNgaio

Moki’s Counselor

Joseph W. Ah Quin

Moki

Malofau Maumasi

Tulo

Kent Fonoimoana

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Crew

Judge Whitaker

Judge Whitaker

Producer, Director

Claire Whitaker

Screenplay

Patricia McGerr

Story

Frank S. Wise

Editor

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