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Will include dust jacket if it originally came with one. Author of his majesty okeefe, his majesty okeefe, his majesty okeefe lawrence klingman open library. His majesty okeefe 1954 creator 1985 zorro the gay blade 1981 honor and glory 1993 the ewok adventure 1984 guns of the trees 1961 stunt rock 1978 were talkin serious money 1992 gunfighters moon 1995 a map of the world 1999 stuck 2007 the mind benders 1963 alfie darling 1976 debauchery 1983 villain 1971. Rent his majesty okeefe 1954 on dvd and bluray dvd. His majesty okeefe directed by byron haskin available on. Captain david dean okeefe, one of the pacifics legendary figures, departed savannah, georgia and eventually arrived in yap in 1872 and soon established his elegantly furnished home on the little island of tarang in the main harbor, the. Hecht and lancasters first production company, norma productions, started up while lancaster was still associated with universalinternational, where he had been signed on by the innovative. Screen royalty burt lancaster ist his majesty o keefe in this last of three adventures that along with the flame and the arrow and the crimson pirate blew a revitalizing wind into the sails of.
Impressive production filmed onlocation in the fiji islands. The most important book totv adaptations coming in 2020. Rent his majesty o keefe 1954 starring burt lancaster and joan rice on dvd and bluray. In the 1870s he traveled to the south pacific, where he became shipwrecked on the island of yap. It was this version of okeefes story that made it to the silver screen half a century later in the forgettable burt lancaster vehicle his majesty okeefe 1954, and this version, says. His majesty okeefe directed by byron haskin available. His majesty o keefe is a flawed hero, but a real man, no question. He died on august 29, 2006 in norwalk, connecticut, usa. See all 5 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. A colorful south seas adventure set in the late 19th century. In 1871 okeefe sailed from savannah on a merchant ship to the south pacific. His majesty o keefe is the story of o keefe s life on yap. Screen royalty burt lancaster ist his majesty okeefe in this last of three adventures that along with the flame and the arrow and the crimson pirate blew a revitalizing wind into the sails of.
It was followed in 1954 by a movie by the same name starring burt lancaster. Aug 03, 2018 his majesty okeefe 1954 official trailer burt lancaster, joan rice adventure movie hd duration. The 1950 novel his majesty o keefe by lawrence klingman and gerald green in fact depicts a historical figure, captain david dean o keefe ca. A film of the same name starring burt lancaster was. Its based on the true story of and legends about an irishamerican sailor and entrepreneur named david dean okeefe. Rent his majesty okeefe 1954 on dvd and bluray netflix. With burt lancaster, joan rice, andre morell, abraham sofaer. David okeefe, who ruled a private empire in the south pacific for 30 years. His majesty okeefe is the story of okeefes life on yap. Aug 14, 20 screen royalty burt lancaster is his majesty o keefe in this last of three adventures that along with the flame and the arrow and crimson pirate blew a revitalizing wind into the sails of the. The real story of o keefe, however, is greatly different from the novel and film. Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published.
Captain david okeefe is a character based on the reallife 18thcentury american who introduced modern agricultural methods to the south seas. Reportedly he had his own emblem, which showed the us flag waving over the letters o k. A film of the same name starring burt lancaster was made in 1954. His majesty okeefe 1954 official trailer burt lancaster, joan rice adventure movie hd duration. Captain david dean okeefe history yap hotel okeefes. Screen royalty burt lancaster is his majesty okeefe in this last of three adventures that along with the flame and the arrow and crimson pirate blew a.
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Its based on the true story of and legends about an irishamerican sailor and entrepreneur named david dean okeefe in 1871 okeefe sailed from savannah on a merchant ship to the south pacific. Oct 23, 2007 his majesty okeefe by byron haskin, 9781419859830, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. His majesty okeefe full frame, manufactured on demand. His majesty o keefe was intended as a followup to lancasters 1952 huge hit, the crimson pirate, but the pirate flick has more acrobatics, more humor, more rousing music, and a narrative that. The fiji islands location lensing is a plus factor for interest. The cast also included joan rice, andre morell, abraham sofaer, archie savage, and benson fong. Lest you think that his majesty okeefe is merely a featurelength version of your local tv stations agribusiness report, be advised that okeefe is played by burt lancaster, his biceps fairly bursting. His majesty okeefe by lawrence kingman, gerald green. It does a satisfying job poking holes in the white mans burden myth and is rousing entertainment. Buy online, pick up in store is currently unavailable, but this item may be available for instore purchase.
Yap, and its famous historical character captain david dean o. Okeefe rewards kakofels favors with a gold coin, which then becomes an object of dispute between the two women. His majesty okeefe by gerald green excellent condition. Okeefe and dalabo go to hong kong for their wedding. Gerald green a novel based on the true history of david o keefe, who built a fortune and empire on the pacific island of yap. Gerald green was born on april 8, 1922 in brooklyn, new york, usa as gerald greenberg. Just the sort of story that would catch the attention of movie makers, which it did in 1954, with burt lancaster fittingly in the title role.
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He learns from his mistakes, such as ruining the native economy while trying to do them a favor. Between the chestbarings, you can also detect the presence of a political parable about the innocent islanders of yap and the overbearing colonialists looking to make a killing off them. The trade for rai stones eventually stopped at the beginning of the 20th century due to trade disputes between spanish and german interests in. New york, scribner 1950 ocolc563020308 online version. Running away from a possible second murder charge, okeefe found a chance with a chinese dentist to go into island trading and soon was able to buy his partner out and go it on his own. Swashbuckling adventure, based on lawrence kingman and gerald greens book, with burt lancaster, joan rice and andre morell. His majesty okeefe by gerald green and lawrence klingman. His majesty okeefe 1954 was the last of a sixpicture contract which burt lancaster and his business partner, the producer harold hecht, had signed with warner brothers to distribute their films. His majesty okeefe by gerald green and lawrence klingman book cover, description, publication history. The trade for rai stones eventually stopped at the beginning of the 20th century due to trade disputes between spanish and german interests in the area. His majesty okeefe lawrence klingman, gerald green on.
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