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The Mysterious Island

“Actually filmed at the bottom of the ocean off the Bahamas, imperiled by hurricane and storm.”

1929 · 1 h 35 min
Directed by Benjamin Christensen · Denmark · Scandinavian Cinema
AdventureSci-FiActionDrama

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Cast

Lionel Barrymore Jacqueline Gadsdon Lloyd Hughes Montagu Love Harry Gribbon Snitz Edwards

Credits

Written by: Jules Verne

Plot

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.

Sinekatalog’s take

A silent adventure of submarines, a scheming baron and an undersea kingdom, adapted from Verne. Its spectacle is big for its time and the effects earnest. A fun pick for lovers of early sci-fi.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.

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Ratings

IMDb: 6.2 / 10 (982 votes)
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