Post #668092 by creativenative on Wed, Feb 20, 2013 11:20 AM

I guess you're right right, John-0, about the 1st Mansfield hula, it's very tiki especially with the vibe you described. I was coming at it with a more Polynesian influence prospective.

Next: I love this thread especially with the Chinese sub-title. Historically there has been a close Chinese - Tiki relationship, especially in the food & restaurant end of tiki culture. Since my wife and I are both Chinese/Hawaiian/Haole I take note of this relationship all the time.

Sorry for the screen captures almost all the time I post but it's my thing man. Here are some captures that illustrate this relationship:

Eminem fronting Chin Tiki in 8 MILE:

Shirley MacLaine and Fred MacMurray in THE APARTMENT:

Ann Baxter & Raymond Burr in THE BLUE GARDENIA:

I know there are others films w Aloha shirted Chinese host or waiters in a tiki restaurant. We all know American or Polynesian "fied" Chinese food is found in almost all tiki eatery menus. BTW just bought Berry's "Taboo Table" can't wait to get it! Then I'll try to make these quasi Chinese recipes.

Tiki Movies & Tiki TV @ southseascinema.org

[ Edited by: creativenative 2013-02-20 11:23 ]