Elmer McGovern

Elmer McGovern

1885-07-22
94 (1980-02-01)
New York City, New York, USA

New York City, New York, USA

Most Known for...

Movie Picture

Romance tropical 1934

Follows Carlos (Jorge Rodríguez), a young bohemian in love with Margarita (Ernestina Canino). However, their efforts to be together are endangered when her father catches them together without permission. Unable to be with her at the moment, Carlos embarks on a trip on a sailboat and ends up in the mysterious island of Mu, where he meets Alura (Raquel Canino). Will he remain with his newfound native love, or will he return to his longlost Margarita? Romance Tropical was one of the first Puerto Rican films with sound. The whereabouts of the original reels of the film were unknown, until they were found at the UCLA Film & Television Archive in 2017.
Movie Picture

No Funny Business 1933

'Riviera. Professional co-respondents mistake one another for clients.' (British Film Catalogue)
Elmer J. McGovern

Elmer J. McGovern

N/A

N/A

Most Known for...

Movie Picture

The Woman Untamed 1920

A lovely castaway is believed to be a goddess by the local natives. Popular dancer Mlle. Doraldina wrote the story to this film especially to highlight her talents, which trade paper Moving Picture World called "frankly sensual and of the athletic order."