The read
It runs a compact 1h 1m.
Synopsis
Wallaby Jim and his men have just found a valuable source of pearls in the South Pacific. But Jim's associate Norman has put the whole operation in jeopardy because of his gambling problem. Jim's unscrupulous rival Richter decides to exploit the situation by jumping Jim's claim and trying to take over for himself.
Ratings
IMDb4.8/10
3 audience votes
Key crew
- Charles LamontDirector
Cast
- George HoustonWallaby Jim
- Ruth ColemanAllison, Norman's Girl
- Douglas WaltonNorman Brooks
- Wilhelm von BrinckenAdolph Richter, Pearl Hunter
- Mamo ClarkLana
- Syd SaylorJake, Kestrel Crew
- Colin CampbellLimey, Kestrel Crew
- Juan TorenaPascal the Thief
- Nick ThompsonMichael "Joe" Corell, Richter Henchman
- Warner RichmondKarl Haage, Richter Henchman
- Wilson BengeMacklin - Raihoa Saloon Owner
- Edward Gargan[scenes deleted]
Stills
Themes
gambling debtgang of thievestropical islandsailing shipclaim jumperpearlsdrunkennesssongisland nativemarinerforced laborsinging sea rover