The Women of Pitcairn Island

The Women of Pitcairn Island
Theatrical release poster
Directed by	Jean Yarbrough
Written by	Aubrey Wisberg
Produced by	Aubrey Wisberg Jean Yarbrough
Starring	Lynn Bari John Smith Sue England
Cinematography	Harry Neumann
Edited by	William Austin
Music by	Paul Dunlap
Production company	Regal Films
Distributed by	20th Century Fox
Release date	December 1956 (1956-12)
Running time	72 minutes
Country	United States
Language	English

The Women of Pitcairn Island is a 1956 American adventure drama film directed by Jean Yarbrough and starring Lynn Bari, John Smith and Sue England.^[1][2][3] It was produced by Robert L. Lippert Regal Films for distribution by 20th Century Fox. The film's sets were designed by the art director Dave Milton.

Plot

Nearly twenty years after the Bounty mutineers landed on Pitcairn Island, the last survivor has died leaving only their local-born widows and children. Tensions arise on the island when a fresh load of shipwrecked sailors arrive.

Cast

• James Craig as Capt. Jeb Page
• Lynn Bari as Queen Maimiti Christian
• John Smith as Thursday October Christian
• Sue England as Nana'i Young
• Arleen Whelan as Hutia
• Harry Lauter as Ben Fish
• Henry Rowland as Muskie
• Pierce Lyden as Dan Scruggs
• Paul Sorensen as Sam Allard
• Rico Alaniz as The Spanisher
• John Stevens as Charles Quintal, island boy
• Tim Johnson as John Martin
• Carol Thurston as Balhadi
• Sonia Sorel as Taharua Young
• Lorna Thayer as Moa'tua, weeping woman
• Michael Miller as Tom, captive boy
• Richard Devin as Niahiti, captive boy
• House Peters Jr. as Coggins, sailor hiding jewels
• Carol Richards as Title Theme Singer (voice)
• Charlita as Island Woman
• Milicent Patrick as Island Woman
• Roxanne Reed as Island Woman
• Joel Collins as Island Boy
• James Westmoreland as Island Boy
• Robert Cabal as Island Boy
• Robert Kendall as Island Boy

Production

Filming started in August 1956 in Paramount's Sunset Studios.^[4][5]

See also

• List of American films of 1956

References

1. Hagen & Wagner p.31
2. "WOMEN OF PITCAIRN ISLAND, The". Monthly Film Bulletin. 24 (276). London: 63. 1 January 1957. ProQuest 1305819592.
3. Schallert, E. (Jan 31, 1957). "Subversive error spurs strong plot". Los Angeles Times. ProQuest 167021921.
4. Schallert, E. (Aug 16, 1956). "Tracy 'promoters' star per curtiz plan; bari, whelan 'pitcairn' duo". Los Angeles Times. ProQuest 166971253.
5. Pryor, Thomas M. (16 August 1956). "CROSBY IS SIGNED FOR 'MAN ON FIRE'; He Will Play Dramatic Role in Movie to Be Adapted From Television Play Contract Ratified Of Local Origin". The New York Times. ProQuest 113795919.

Bibliography

• Ray Hagen & Laura Wagner. Killer Tomatoes: Fifteen Tough Film Dames. McFarland, 2014.

External links

• The Women of Pitcairn Island at IMDb
• The Women of Pitcairn Island at BFI
• The Women of Pitcairn Island at the TCM Movie Database