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.

Categories: Drama, Family
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.
Status: Released IMDb
Release date: 1969-01-01
Run time: 25 minute / 0:25
Director: Judge Whitaker
Writer: Claire Whitaker
Production Companies : Brigham Young University, Deseret Sunday School Union, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Production Country: United States of America

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MaKee K. Blaisdell
as Johnny Lingo
Naomi Kahoilua
as Mahana
Francis L. Urry
as Mr. Harris
Joseph R. TeNgaio
as Moki’s Counselor
Joseph W. Ah Quin
as Moki
Malofau Maumasi
as Tulo
Kent Fonoimoana
Production
Judge Whitaker Producer

Directing
Judge Whitaker Director

Crew
Robert W. Stum Cinematography

Writing
Claire Whitaker Screenplay

Editing
Frank S. Wise Editor

Writing
Patricia McGerr Story

Production
David Kent Jacobs Casting





















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