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Ron Ely

posted 12 years ago by Shanak41
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I understand he appears in this film in an early role. I'm not too familiar with him, and I'm a bit curious when he shows up. My dad, who is somewhat familiar with him, wasn't sure but said he might be the sailor with the medalion-like pendant lying against his chest. The one who sings the line "We've got mangos and bananas we can pick right off a tree" during "There is Nothing Like a Dame". Is this indeed the case? And if not, when does he appear? Some help would be appreciated. One of his lines would be especially helpful. Thanks.

[–] FilmPolice 12 years ago

I'm watching this right now and I thought he was one of the copilots in the plane... in the scene where Luther parachutes down to the water, you see the guy flying the plane, and I think Ron's the one sitting next to him looking out the window a lot...

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/trailers

[–] mylesag 12 years ago

Correct. Ron Ely was one of the co-pilots.

[–] Shanak41 12 years ago

Alright. Thanks. Now that I look at photos of Ely, he doesn't look anything like the guy I thought might have been him.

[–] dmnemaine 8 years ago

In case you're wondering, Ron Ely is best known for the title role in the 1960s Tarzan series.