Madge Evans
Anne Wesson
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Synopsis
A plane crash leaves a mixed group of passengers on a Pacific island occupied by a man determined to remain alone. He has the means to help them but reasons to avoid civilization. Forced to organize their own survival, the newcomers gradually reveal the fears, ambitions and secrets they brought aboard the aircraft.
Cast
DirectorsJames Whale
Historical context
James Whale moves a cross-section of society into an isolated setting where wealth and status offer little practical protection. The ensemble includes people fleeing personal troubles as well as criminal consequences, allowing the island adventure to examine cooperation under pressure.
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Work catalogued as public domain in the United States.
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Availability checked on September 10, 2026.
Photograph credit
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- Madge Evans — Online · Public domain
- John Boles — John Murray Anderson · Public domain
- Bruce Cabot — New York Daily News Color Studio · Public domain
- Marion Martin — Photographer not credited · Public domain
