| The Women of Pitcairn Island | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Jean Yarbrough |
| Written by | Aubrey Wisberg |
| Produced by | Aubrey Wisberg Jean Yarbrough |
| Starring | Lynn Bari John Smith Sue England |
| Cinematography | Harry Neumann |
| Edited by | William Austin |
| Music by | Paul Dunlap |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | 20th Century Fox |
Release date |
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Running time | 72 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
The Women of Pitcairn Island is a 1956 American adventure drama film directed by Jean Yarbrough and starring Lynn Bari, John Smith and Sue England.[1][2][3] It was produced by Robert L. Lippert Regal Films for distribution by 20th Century Fox. The film's sets were designed by the art director Dave Milton.
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Plot
Nearly twenty years after the Bounty mutineers landed on Pitcairn Island, the last survivor has died leaving only their local-born widows and children. Tensions arise on the island when a fresh load of shipwrecked sailors arrive.
Cast
- James Craig as Capt. Jeb Page
- Lynn Bari as Queen Maimiti Christian
- John Smith as Thursday October Christian
- Sue England as Nana'i Young
- Arleen Whelan as Hutia
- Harry Lauter as Ben Fish
- Henry Rowland as Muskie
- Pierce Lyden as Dan Scruggs
- Paul Sorensen as Sam Allard
- Rico Alaniz as The Spanisher
- John Stevens as Charles Quintal, island boy
- Tim Johnson as John Martin
- Carol Thurston as Balhadi
- Sonia Sorel as Taharua Young
- Lorna Thayer as Moa'tua, weeping woman
- Michael Miller as Tom, captive boy
- Richard Devin as Niahiti, captive boy
- House Peters Jr. as Coggins, sailor hiding jewels
- Carol Richards as Title Theme Singer (voice)
- Charlita as Island Woman
- Milicent Patrick as Island Woman
- Roxanne Reed as Island Woman
- Joel Collins as Island Boy
- James Westmoreland as Island Boy
- Robert Cabal as Island Boy
- Robert Kendall as Island Boy
Production
Filming started in August 1956 in Paramount's Sunset Studios.[4][5]
See also
References
- ^ Hagen & Wagner p.31
- ^ "WOMEN OF PITCAIRN ISLAND, The". Monthly Film Bulletin. London. 24 (276): 63. 1 January 1957. ProQuest 1305819592.
- ^ Schallert, E. (Jan 31, 1957). "Subversive error spurs strong plot". Los Angeles Times. ProQuest 167021921.
- ^ Schallert, E. (Aug 16, 1956). "Tracy 'promoters' star per curtiz plan; bari, whelan 'pitcairn' duo". Los Angeles Times. ProQuest 166971253.
- ^ Pryor, Thomas M. (16 August 1956). "CROSBY IS SIGNED FOR 'MAN ON FIRE'; He Will Play Dramatic Role in Movie to Be Adapted From Television Play Contract Ratified Of Local Origin". The New York Times. ProQuest 113795919.
Bibliography
- Ray Hagen & Laura Wagner. Killer Tomatoes: Fifteen Tough Film Dames. McFarland, 2014.
External links
- The Women of Pitcairn Island at IMDb
- The Women of Pitcairn Island at BFI
- The Women of Pitcairn Island at the TCM Movie Database
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