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] 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.

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

Plot

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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

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Production

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

See also

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References

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  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

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