John Litel
James Xavier "Jim" Taggart
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Synopsis
A ship's engineer survives a torpedo attack and reaches an island controlled by an American gangster living abroad. The man's fishing business conceals dealings with German submarines, while other residents find themselves unable to leave. As the engineer tries to understand his rescuer's loyalties, a remote harbour becomes a hidden front in the war.
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DirectorsAlbert H. Kelley
Historical context
Made during the Second World War, this PRC thriller relocates the familiar American gangster to a maritime espionage setting. Criminal exile, covert supply routes and uncertain patriotism connect its underworld story to the contemporary conflict.
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Work catalogued as public domain in the United States.
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Availability checked on September 10, 2026.
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- John Litel — film screenshot (Producers Releasing Corporation) · Public domain
- Alan Baxter — film screenshot (Producers Releasing Corporation) · Public domain
