The Show Down
Cast & Crew
Lynn F. Reynolds
Myrtle Gonzalez
George Hernandez
Arthur Hoyt
George Chesbro
Edward Cecil
Film Details
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Synopsis
Inconsiderate millionaire John Benson, philanthropist Oliver North, courageous Langdon Crane, wealthy idler Robert Curtis and Lydia Benson are among the passengers on an ocean liner that is sunk by a German submarine. Carried away by the currents to a tropical island, the castaways endure hardships which bring out their true natures. Benson becomes kind and considerate underneath his gruff exterior, North exhibits a meanness and smallness, Crane turns into a coward and slacker when he is confronted by hard work and Curtis develops into a dynamo of activity whose strength and consideration prompts Lydia to fall in love with him. Finally, they are rescued and all return home where Lydia and Curtis are married.
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Director
Lynn F. Reynolds
Cast
Myrtle Gonzalez
George Hernandez
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Arthur Hoyt
George Chesbro
Edward Cecil
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Jean Hersholt
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Quotes
Trivia
Notes
The working title of this film was Back to the Primitive.
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