The Mysterious Island
Actually filmed at the bottom of the ocean off the Bahamas, imperiled by hurricane and storm.
1929 · 1h 35m · PASSED
Action, Adventure, Drama, Fantasy, Horror, Science Fiction
Directed by
Lucien Hubbard
,
Benjamin Christensen
,
Maurice Tourneur
Overview
In the peaceful kingdom of Hetvia, Count Dakkar prepares two high-tech submarines to explore the ocean depths. Jealous of Hetvia's bounty and eager for war, the wicked Baron Hubert Falon attempts to steal the two submersibles for nefarious use. An undersea chase ensues, which leads the two rivals, along with Dakkar's daughter and her lover, into a secret world ruled by a race of strange aquatic creatures.
Director and cast
- Lucien Hubbard Director
- Benjamin Christensen Director
- Maurice Tourneur Director
- Lionel Barrymore as Count Andre Dakkar
- Jacqueline Gadsden as Countess Sonia Dakkar
- Lloyd Hughes as Nikolai Roget
- Montagu Love as Falon
- Snitz Edwards as Anton
- Gibson Gowland as Dmitry
- Dolores Brinkman as Teresa
- Karl Dane Cast
- Pauline Starke Cast
- Carl Roup Cast
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