| 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 | |
| Distributed by | 20th Century Fox |
Release date |
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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.
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.
- 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
Filming started in August 1956 in Paramount's Sunset Studios. [4] [5]
- ^ Hagen & Wagner p.31
- ^ "WOMEN OF PITCAIRN ISLAND, The". Monthly Film Bulletin. 24 (276). London: 63. 1 January 1957. ProQuest 1305819592.
- ^ Schallert, E. (Jan 31, 1957). "Subversive error spurs strong plot". Los Angeles Times. ProQuest 167021921.
- ^ Schallert, E. (Aug 16, 1956). "Tracy 'promoters' star per curtiz plan; bari, whelan 'pitcairn' duo". Los Angeles Times. ProQuest 166971253.
- ^ 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.
- Ray Hagen & Laura Wagner. Killer Tomatoes: Fifteen Tough Film Dames. McFarland, 2014.
- The Women of Pitcairn Island at IMDb
- The Women of Pitcairn Island at BFI
- The Women of Pitcairn Island at the TCM Movie Database
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- Seafaring films
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| 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 | |
| Distributed by | 20th Century Fox |
Release date |
|
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.
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.
- 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
Filming started in August 1956 in Paramount's Sunset Studios. [4] [5]
- ^ Hagen & Wagner p.31
- ^ "WOMEN OF PITCAIRN ISLAND, The". Monthly Film Bulletin. 24 (276). London: 63. 1 January 1957. ProQuest 1305819592.
- ^ Schallert, E. (Jan 31, 1957). "Subversive error spurs strong plot". Los Angeles Times. ProQuest 167021921.
- ^ Schallert, E. (Aug 16, 1956). "Tracy 'promoters' star per curtiz plan; bari, whelan 'pitcairn' duo". Los Angeles Times. ProQuest 166971253.
- ^ 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.
- Ray Hagen & Laura Wagner. Killer Tomatoes: Fifteen Tough Film Dames. McFarland, 2014.
- The Women of Pitcairn Island at IMDb
- The Women of Pitcairn Island at BFI
- The Women of Pitcairn Island at the TCM Movie Database
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| This article related to historical films is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. |
- 1956 films
- 1950s adventure drama films
- 1950s historical adventure films
- 1950s English-language films
- American adventure drama films
- Films directed by Jean Yarbrough
- American historical adventure films
- 20th Century Fox films
- Films set in the 1800s
- Seafaring films
- Films about HMS Bounty
- Films scored by Paul Dunlap
- 1956 drama films
- Films produced by Aubrey Wisberg
- Films with screenplays by Aubrey Wisberg
- 1950s American films
- American black-and-white films
- Historical film stubs