Isle of Intrigue
| Isle of Intrigue | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | A. R. Harwood |
| Written by | A. R. Harwood |
| Produced by | A. R. Harwood |
| Cinematography | Leslie McCallum Ed Wintle |
Production company | A. R. Harwood Talkie Productions |
Release date | 26 September 1931 |
Running time | 50 mins |
| Country | Australia |
| Language | English |
Isle of Intrigue is a 1931 Australian film directed by A. R. Harwood. It was one of the first Australian talking movies.[1]
Plot
The pearling schooners of a trading firm are being robbed by a mysterious pirate. The son of the owner of the firm (James Alexander) goes to the South Pacific island of Avita to investigate and uncover the pirate's identity, vindicating a man who has been unjustly accused. He also has a romance.[2]
Cast
- James Alexander
- Helene Best
- John Cairns
- Darcy Kelway
- Norman Shepherd
- Dorothy Stanward
Production
The film was filmed and released simultaneously with Spur of the Moment (1931), using many of the same cast and crew.[3] [4]
Reception
Reviews were generally positive.[5][6]
References
- ^ "AUSTRALIAN TALKIES". The West Australian. Perth: National Library of Australia. 16 October 1931. p. 2. Retrieved 5 April 2012.
- ^ "CINEMA NOTES". The Mercury. Hobart, Tas.: National Library of Australia. 6 November 1931. p. 5. Retrieved 5 April 2012.
- ^ Andrew Pike and Ross Cooper, Australian Film 1900–1977: A Guide to Feature Film Production, Melbourne: Oxford University Press, 1998 p154
- ^ "No. 1. Our Chances for World Markets". Table Talk (Melbourne, Vic. : 1885 - 1939). Melbourne, Vic.: National Library of Australia. 17 August 1933. p. 7. Retrieved 16 March 2015.
- ^ "AUSTRALIAN TALKIES". The Brisbane Courier. National Library of Australia. 9 November 1931. p. 13. Retrieved 5 April 2012.
- ^ "THE PICTURES". The Argus. Melbourne: National Library of Australia. 28 September 1931. p. 10. Retrieved 5 April 2012.
External links
- Isle of Intrigue at IMDb
- Isle of Intrigue at National Film and Sound Archive
- Isle of Intrigue at Oz Movies
- Photographs from film on YouTube
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