After squandering his grant money, despondent and recently widowed anthropologist James Krippendorf must produce hard evidence of the existence of a heretofore undiscovered New Guinea tribe. Grass skirts, makeup, and staged rituals transform his three troubled children into the Shelmikedmu, a primitive culture whose habits enthrall scholars. But when a spiteful rival threatens to blow the whistle on Krippendorf's ruse, he gets into the act as well.
Movie tag line: "He's discovered the wildest tribe in his own backyard!"
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Character: Prof. Krippendorf
Character: Veronica
Character: Sulukim
Character: Lori
Character: Shelly
Character: Mickey
Character: Ruth Allen
Character: Gerald Adams
Character: Irene Hargrove
Character: Abbey Tournquist
Character: Henry Spivey
Character: President Porter
Character: Simon Alonso
Character: Gladys Schmades
Character: Dr. Harvey
Character: Edith Proxmire
Character: Mrs. O'Brian
Character: Gordon Hargrove
Character: Teacher
Character: Dr. Andrews, Chester Hill
Character: Secretary
Character: Edmund
Character: Jennifer
Character: Nurse
Character: Principal Reese
Character: Mrs. Tournquist
Character: Mr. Tournquist
Character: Larry Swift
Character: Mabu
Character: Ruth's Guide
Character: Party Guest
Character: Alcove Man
Character: Flagpole Boy
Character: College Student #1
Character: College Student #2
Character: Young Edmund
Character: Young Edmund
Character: Outpost Man
Character: Divorced Woman
Character: Lecture Woman #1
Character: Lecture Woman #2
Character: Lecture Woman #3
Character: TV Store Customer #1
Character: TV Store Customer #2
Character: TV Studio Woman
Character: Elevator Teen
Character: Carol's Friend (uncredited)