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Johnny Lingo
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Johnny Lingo

Jan 1, 1969
0h 25m
★ 5.6

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.

Overview

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.

Genres

Drama
Family

Production Companies

Brigham Young University
Deseret Sunday School Union
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

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Cast

MaKee K. Blaisdell

Johnny Lingo

MaKee K. Blaisdell

Naomi Kahoilua

Mahana

Naomi Kahoilua

Francis L. Urry

Mr. Harris

Francis L. Urry

Joseph R. TeNgaio

Moki’s Counselor

Joseph R. TeNgaio

Joseph W. Ah Quin

Moki

Joseph W. Ah Quin

Malofau Maumasi

Tulo

Malofau Maumasi

Kent Fonoimoana

Kent Fonoimoana

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