Monday Morning Maybe

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Hawaii Calls

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1938 | 63 min | Drama

Monday Morning Maybeearly rating

Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe

With almost no lasting buzz and soft box office, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who loves a strong drama. If you loved Hamlet or Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, start here.
The mood
Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 3 min.
What might put you off
Made in 1938: an older pace and style.

After being nabbed while trying to stow away on board an ocean liner en route to Hawaii, young Bobby Breen sings for his travel fare and, along with sidekick Pua, turns detective to recover stolen naval documents from crooks

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsNot counted

    Not enough reviews on record yet

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Reach & staying powerBelow par

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    About 934 people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Edward F. Cline

  • Bobby BreenBilly Coulter
  • Ned SparksStrings
  • Irvin S. CobbCaptain O'Hare
  • Gloria HoldenMrs. Milburn
  • Warren HullCommander Milburn
  • Mamo ClarkHina
  • Raymond PaigeOrchestra Director
  • Aggie AuldHula Dancer
  • Cy KendallHawaiian Policeman
  • Herbert RawlinsonMr. Harlow