The read
It runs a compact 1h 16m.
Synopsis
Steve Drexel voluntarily strands himself on a deserted island on a bet. He intends to re-create civilization and carves a miniature city of 52nd Street and Park Avenue out of the jungle. Drexel is befriended by his dog, a native monkey, and a wild goat that is captured in one of his traps. He attempts to cultivate a native as his Man Friday from Robinson Crusoe, but fails as the native escape.
Ratings
IMDb5.5/10
15 audience votes
Key crew
- A. Edward SutherlandDirector
- Alfred NewmanOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Douglas FairbanksSteve Drexel
- William FarnumWilliam Belmont
- Earle BrowneProfessor Carmichale
- Maria AlbaSaturday
Stills
Themes
deserted islandpre-code