The White Flower

1923Movie1 h 39 minNR

100
MasterpieceGoodWatch score

A nostalgic, romantic drama movie about history and faith and meaning.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want something to laugh at

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Story

You'll see Betty riding the surf at the famous beach at Waikiki, and dancing the Hula-Hula!

Konia Markham, the daughter of an American father and a Hawaiian mother, is told by a sorceress that the man who presents her with a perfect white flower will be her true love. When Bob Rutherford offers a gardenia to Konia at a banquet, David Panuahi, a rejected suitor, becomes even more jealous and persuades Konia to have the kahuna put a death curse on Bob's fiancee, Ethel Granville. Bob's devotion to a failing Ethel softens Konia, however, and she has the curse removed. She is about to jump into a volcano when Bob, now released by Ethel from their engagement, finds her and declares his love.

Feels like

  • Silent Era Romance
  • Hawaiian Exoticism
  • Magical Realism
  • Voodoo & Sorcery
  • Melodramatic Passion
  • Volcanic Spectacle
  • Lost Cinema Artifact
  • Cross-Cultural Love Story
  • Fate vs. Free Will

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Everyone

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Facts

March 4, 1923 · 1 h 39 min · NR

Released
March 4, 1923
Runtime
1 h 39 min
Age rating
NR
Genres
Drama, Romance
Original language
English
Also spoken
xx
Made in
United States

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4 questions, like "Is The White Flower worth watching?"

Questions about The White Flower

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Is The White Flower worth watching?

100
MasterpieceGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 100.

Is The White Flower okay for kids?

NR

Yes: it's rated NR in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Is The White Flower good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 8 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Can I half-watch The White Flower?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 3 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it drop-in friendly.