Hurricane Island is a 1951 American Supercinecolor adventure film directed by Lew Landers and starring Jon Hall.[1][2]
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| Directed by | Lew Landers |
| Written by | David Mathews |
| Produced by | Sam Katzman |
| Starring | Jon Hall Marie Windsor Edgar Barrier |
| Cinematography | Lester White |
| Edited by | Richard Fantl |
Production company | Esskay Pictures Corporation |
| Distributed by | Columbia Pictures |
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Running time | 71 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Plot edit
Juan Ponce de León searches for the Fountain of Youth, but it is not an easy quest, thanks to bad weather, a treacherous lady pirate, warring Florida tribesmen, and a ship's cargo of man-hungry, marriage-minded maidens.
Cast edit
- Jon Hall as Captain Carlos Montalvo
- Marie Windsor as Jane Bolton
- Romo Vincent as José
- Edgar Barrier as Ponce de Leon
- Karen Randle as Maria
- Jo Gilbert as Okahla
- Nelson Leigh as Padre
Production edit
The film was announced in March 1950 with Robert E. Kent originally reported as writing the script.[3] It was the first in a new three-picture contract between Hall and producer Sam Katzman.[4] They would go on to make Brave Warrior (1952) and Last Train from Bombay (1952).
References edit
- ^ "Marc Lawrence to Play Heavy". The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder. Vol. 40, no. 4083. New South Wales, Australia. 6 November 1951. p. 5. Retrieved 8 March 2016 – via National Library of Australia.
- ^ Vagg, Stephen (April 9, 2022). "The Campy, Yet Surprisingly Interesting Cinema of Jon Hall". Filmiink.
- ^ Brady, Thomas (17 March 1950). "R.K.O. BUYS RIGHTS TO 'TASKER MARTIN': Studio Acquires New Novel at Reported $30,000--Donlevy Signs for Role at U.-I". New York Times. p. 34.
- ^ Schallert, Edwin (7 June 1950). "Drama: Clift Soon Heading West With Script; Mitchum's Brother Changes Name". Los Angeles Times. p. B7.
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