The Island of Desire


1917

Film Details

Release Date
Jan 1, 1917
Premiere Information
not available
Production Company
Fox Film Corp.
Distribution Company
Fox Film Corp.
Country
United States
Screenplay Information
Based on the short story "Beyond the Rim" by J. Allan Dunn in Adventure Magazine (Jul 1916).

Technical Specs

Sound
Silent
Color
Black and White
Theatrical Aspect Ratio
1.33 : 1
Film Length
5 reels

Synopsis

Accompanied by Australian adventurer Henry Sayres and Tuan Yuck, roving newspaper reporter Bruce Chalmers seeks the South Sea island where a fortune in pearls allegedly lingers. They find the pearls in the possession of Leila Denham, who has been shipwrecked on the island since she was a little girl. When Bruce falls in love with Leila, Sayres and Tuan turn on them to obtain the jewels. A series of struggles ensue on land and on ship, in which the treasure changes hands several times. The tide is turned for Leila and Bruce when Tuan and Sayres quarrel and fight to the death. With their enemies dead, Bruce and Leila sail away to happiness.

Film Details

Release Date
Jan 1, 1917
Premiere Information
not available
Production Company
Fox Film Corp.
Distribution Company
Fox Film Corp.
Country
United States
Screenplay Information
Based on the short story "Beyond the Rim" by J. Allan Dunn in Adventure Magazine (Jul 1916).

Technical Specs

Sound
Silent
Color
Black and White
Theatrical Aspect Ratio
1.33 : 1
Film Length
5 reels

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Trivia

Notes

The scenario of the film included in the copyright descriptions was entitled "Beyond the Rim."