The read
It runs a compact 1h 20m.
Synopsis
An old skipper, Captain Davis, has as his companions two derelicts -- one, Huish, is a Cockney, and the other, Robert Herrick was once a gentleman. In Tahiti they board a schooner and a storm takes them to an uncharted island. Living there is pearl broker Richard Attwater, and his daughter Ruth. Attwater is bitter because a supposed friend stole his wife and he has sworn to wreak vengeance on any white man he happens to encounter. Davis and Huish want to get their hands on his pearls, while, Herrick falls in love with the man's daughter.
Ratings
IMDb4.8/10
1 audience votes
Key crew
- George MelfordDirector
Cast
- Lila LeeRuth Attwater
- James KirkwoodRobert Herrick
- Raymond HattonJ.L. Huish
- George FawcettCapt. Davis
- Noah BeeryRichard Attwater
- Jacqueline LoganTehura
- George O'BrienIslander (uncredited)