Blue Hawaii is a 1961 American musical romantic comedy film directed by Norman Taurog and starring Elvis Presley. The screenplay by Hal Kanter was nominated by the Writers Guild of America in 1962 in the category of Best Written American Musical. The film opened at number two in box office receipts for that week and, despite mixed reviews from critics, finished as the 10th top-grossing film of 1961 and 14th for 1962 on the Variety national box office survey, earning $5 million. The film won a fourth place prize Laurel Award in the category of Top Musical of 1961.
| Director | Norman Taurog |
| Produced by | Hal B. Wallis |
| Screenplay by | Hal Kanter |
| Story by | Allan Weiss |
| Starring | Elvis Presley, Joan Blackman, Angela Lansbury |
| Music | Joseph J. Lilley |
| Cinematography | Charles Lang Jr. |
| Edited by | Terry O. Morse |
| Production, company | Hal Wallis Productions |
| Distributed by | Paramount Pictures |
| Released | November 22, 1961 (United States) |
| Running time | 102 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Box office | $4.2 million (US/ Canada rentals) |
| Netflix ID | 60000085 |
About Blue Hawaii
Musical romantic comedy film about a discharged U.S. Army officer who returns home to Hawaii. After spending his days in service he is looking forward to hanging loose with his friends. The film was directed by Norman Taurog.
Achievement of Blue Hawaii
It wont a fourth place Laurel Award in 1961. Hal Kanter's screenplay was nominated for the Best Written American Musical award by the Writers Guild of America.
Top Facts You Did Not Know About Blue Hawaii
Films shot in Honolulu.. Tiki culture.. Films directed by Norman Taurog.. Films set in Hawaii.. Films produced by Hal B. Wallis.. Films set on beaches.. American romantic musical films.
Latest information about Blue Hawaii updated on January 18 2022.
