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.”
1969•NR•25m•6.0•Released
DramaFamily
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.
Director
Judge Whitaker
Writer
Claire Whitaker
Studio
Brigham Young University
Cast
MaKee K. Blaisdell
Johnny Lingo
Naomi Kahoilua
Mahana
Francis L. Urry
Mr. Harris
Joseph R. TeNgaio
Moki’s Counselor
Joseph W. Ah Quin
Moki
Malofau Maumasi
Tulo
Kent Fonoimoana
Production
Company
Brigham Young University
Company
Deseret Sunday School Union
Company
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Producer
Judge Whitaker
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