Monsoon (Isle of Forgotten Sins) (1943) [Adventure] [Drama]



“Isle of Forgotten Sins” is an American South Seas adventure film released on August 15, 1943, with Leon Fromkess in charge of production, directed by Edgar G. Ulmer (who is also credited with the film’s original story) and featuring top-billed John Carradine and Gale Sondergaard. “Isle of Forgotten Sins” was subsequently reissued in a version cut from 82 to 74 minutes and retitled “Monsoon”. Composer Leo Erdody, a long time friend of Edgar G. Ulmer included several songs and pieces from Richard Wagner’s music in the film

The female owner of a seedy dive and brothel on a South Seas island meets two treasure hunters looking for a sunken ship full with cargo of gold. She persuades them to let her in on the deal. Complications ensue because of intrigue, double-crosses and an approaching violent monsoon.

Directed by Edgar G. Ulmer, produced by Leon Fromkess and Peter R. Van Duinen, written by Edgar G. Ulmer (originally story) and Raymond L. Schrock (sceenplay), starring John Carradine as Clancy, Gale Sondergaard as Marge, Sidney Toler as Krogan, Frank Fenton as Burke, Veda Ann Borg as Luana, Rita Quigley as Diane, Rick Vallin as Johnny Pacific, Tala Birell as Christine, Patti McCarty as Bobbie, Betty Amann as Olga, Marian Colby … as Mimi and William Edmonds as Chief.

Source: “Isle of Forgotten Sins” Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. Wikimedia Foundation, Inc.. 21 February 2013. Web. 20 April 2013. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Isle_of_Forgotten_Sins.

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One Reply to “Monsoon (Isle of Forgotten Sins) (1943) [Adventure] [Drama]”

  1. Schade, too bad quality. Aber lustige Geschichte, und interessant die Versuche in Trick-Technik vor 70 Jahren. Thanks for uploading.

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