Green Eyes (1934 film)

Green Eyes is a 1934 American pre-Code drama film directed by Richard Thorpe and starring Charles Starrett, Erin O'Brien-Moore, and Claude Gillingwater. The screenplay was written by Edward T. Lowe Jr. based on a story by Grace Norton. The film revolves around a wealthy heiress who falls in love with a rugged adventurer, much to the chagrin of her family and a jealous rival. The story explores themes of class differences, romantic pursuit, and adventure in an exotic setting, likely a thinly veiled fictionalized location. The film is notable for its focus on exotic locales, which was a common trope in films of the era seeking to transport audiences during the Great Depression. The film's plot involves romance amidst challenges and ultimately a triumph of true love.