The Mysterious Island (1929)
Actually filmed at the bottom of the ocean off the Bahamas, imperiled by hurricane and storm.
On a volcanic island near the Kingdom of Hetvia rules Count Dakkar, a benevolent leader and scientist who has eliminated class distinction among the island's inhabitants. Dakkar, his sister Sonia and her fiance, engineer Nicolai Roget have designed a submarine which Roget pilots on its initial voyage just before the island is overrun by Baron Falon, despotic ruler of Hetvia. Falon sets out after Roget in a second submarine and the two craft, diving to the ocean's floor, discover a strange land populated by dragons, giant squid and an eerie undiscovered humanoid race.
Cast
- Lionel Barrymore - Andre Dakkar
- Jacqueline Gadsden - Sonia Dakkar
- Lloyd Hughes - Nikolai Roget
- Montagu Love - Falon
- Montagu Love - Mikhail
- Snitz Edwards - Anton
- Gibson Gowland - Dmitry
- Dolores Brinkman - Teresa
- Karl Dane - (uncredited)
- Pauline Starke - (uncredited)
Screenplay
- Lucien Hubbard
- Jules Verne (Book)
Themes
Ocean and Sea Adventures
Keywords
submarine, inventor, jules verne, despot, equality, uprising, prequel, scientist, class distinction, captain nemo, underwater city, evil ruler, sea creature, humanoids, mysterious lands
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Mysterious Island about?
- On a volcanic island near the Kingdom of Hetvia rules Count Dakkar, a benevolent leader and scientist who has eliminated class distinction among the island's inhabitants. Dakkar, his sister Sonia and her fiance, engineer Nicolai Roget have designed a submarine which Roget pilots on its initial voyage just before the island is overrun by Baron Falon, despotic ruler of Hetvia. Falon sets out after Roget in a second submarine and the two craft, diving to the ocean's floor, discover a strange land populated by dragons, giant squid and an eerie undiscovered humanoid race.
- Who directed The Mysterious Island?
- The Mysterious Island was directed by Lucien Hubbard, Benjamin Christensen, Maurice Tourneur.
- Who stars in The Mysterious Island?
- The Mysterious Island stars Lionel Barrymore, Jacqueline Gadsden, Lloyd Hughes, Montagu Love, Montagu Love, Snitz Edwards.
- How long is The Mysterious Island?
- The Mysterious Island has a runtime of 1h 35m (95 minutes).
- What genre is The Mysterious Island?
- The Mysterious Island is a Adventure, Science Fiction, Action, Drama, Fantasy, Horror film.
- Where was The Mysterious Island produced?
- The Mysterious Island was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of The Mysterious Island?
- The themes of The Mysterious Island include: Ocean and Sea Adventures.