The Mysterious Island(1929)
Actually filmed at the bottom of the ocean off the Bahamas, imperiled by hurricane and storm.
The Mysterious Island Synopsis
In the peaceful kingdom of Hetvia, Count Dakkar prepares two high-tech submarines to explore the ocean depths. Jealous of Hetvia's bounty and eager for war, the wicked Baron Hubert Falon attempts to steal the two submersibles for nefarious use. An undersea chase ensues, which leads the two rivals, along with Dakkar's daughter and her lover, into a secret world ruled by a race of strange aquatic creatures.
The Mysterious Island (1929) is a adventure, science fiction, action, drama, fantasy and horror film directed by Benjamin Christensen, released on October 5, 1929 with a runtime of 1h 35m. It stars Lionel Barrymore, Jacqueline Gadsden, Lloyd Hughes and Montagu Love. Viewers rate it 5.6 out of 10 across 21 ratings.
- Director:
- Benjamin Christensen
- Writers:
- Lucien Hubbard, Jules Verne
- Producers:
- J. Ernest Williamson
- Cinematographer:
- Percy Hilburn
- Production:
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Status:
- Released
The Mysterious Island Cast & Crew
Main cast
Lionel Barrymore
as Andre Dakkar
Jacqueline Gadsden
as Sonia Dakkar
Lloyd Hughes
as Nikolai Roget
Montagu Love
as Falon
Montagu Love
as Mikhail
Snitz Edwards
as Anton
Gibson Gowland
as Dmitry
- Dolores Brinkman
Dolores Brinkman
as Teresa
Karl Dane
as (uncredited)
Pauline Starke
as (uncredited)
- Carl Roup
Carl Roup
as Underwater Creature (uncredited)
Angelo Rossitto
as Underwater Creature
Key crew
Directed by Benjamin Christensen, written by Lucien Hubbard and Jules Verne, produced by J. Ernest Williamson.
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The Mysterious Island Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.6/10 from 21 ratings.
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The Mysterious Island – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Mysterious Island online?
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The Mysterious Island (1929) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Mysterious Island?
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The main cast of The Mysterious Island (1929) includes Lionel Barrymore, Jacqueline Gadsden, Lloyd Hughes, Montagu Love and Montagu Love. The film was directed by Benjamin Christensen. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Mysterious Island released?
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The Mysterious Island was released on October 5, 1929 and runs for 1h 35m.
Is The Mysterious Island worth watching?
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The Mysterious Island (1929) holds an average rating of 5.6 out of 10 from 21 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy adventure, science fiction and action films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.