Hollywood Tiki: Film in the Era of the Pineapple Cocktail

by Jason Henderson and Adam Foshko

Island Escapes, South Seas Adventures, and Musical Surf Parties of Midcentury Cinema

Tiki Culture arose as the defining expression of American pop culture during World War II and its influence continued through the 1960s. The essence of Tiki featured heavily in films of the era, depicting palm-tree and cocktail-laden escapes that captivated audiences nationwide. Films like South Pacific and The Man in the Gray Flannel...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 146714990X
• ISBN13: 9781467149907
• Release Date: August 2022
• Publisher: History Press
• Length: 208 Pages
• Weight: 1.01 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 8.9"