Hollywood Tiki: Film in the Era of the Pineapple Cocktail

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 trees and cocktail-laden escapes that captivated audiences nationwide. Films like South Pacific and The Man in the Gray Flannel Suit were a hodgepodge of jungle imagery and World War II Pacific Theater memories. A fascination with the new state of Hawaii was reflected in Elvis's Blue...