Duke Kahanamoku
American swimmer, surfer and actor (1890-1968)
Duke Paoa Kahinu Mokoe Hulikohola Kahanamoku was a Hawaiian competition swimmer, lifeguard, and popularizer of the sport of surfing. A Native Hawaiian, he was born three years before the overthrow of the Hawaiian Kingdom. He lived to see the territory's admission as a state and became a United States citizen. He was the world record holder of the 100-meters free style in swimming, and was a five-time Olympic medalist in swimming, winning medals in 1912, 1920 and 1924.
Filmography in the catalog
Credited on 5 films (1925–1949) — matched by name in the Creator or Credits field. Also mentioned in 2 other records (descriptions, transcriptions, copyright notes).
| Year ▼ | Title | Creator | Length | Format | Color | Sound |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1949 | Wake Of The Red Witch. | Edward Ludwig | 106 min | 35mm | B&W | sound |
| 1929 | Where East is East | Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Corp | 1:05:00 | 16mm | B&W | silent |
| 1928 | OLD IRONSIDES. | Paramount Famous Lasky Corp | 8 reels | B&W | ||
| 1927 | Hula | Victor Fleming | 64 min | 16mm | B&W | |
| 1925 | NO FATHER TO GUIDE HIM. | Pathe Exchange Inc. | 19 min | B&W |