The Women of Pitcairn Island

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]

The Women of Pitcairn Island
Theatrical release poster
Directed byJean Yarbrough
Produced byAubrey Wisberg
Jean Yarbrough
Written byAubrey Wisberg
StarringLynn Bari
John Smith
Sue England
Music byPaul Dunlap
CinematographyHarry Neumann
Edited byWilliam Austin
Production
company
Distributed by20th Century Fox
Release date
  • December 1956 (1956-12)
Running time
72 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

The film's sets were designed by the art director Dave Milton.

Premise

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

Production

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

See also

References

  1. Hagen & Wagner p.31
  2. "WOMEN OF PITCAIRN ISLAND, The". Monthly Film Bulletin. London. 24 (276): 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.
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