Island of Lost Souls 1932 M

Production still from Island of Lost Souls 1932 / Director: Erle C Kenton / Image courtesy: Universal Pictures Australia

Production still from Island of Lost Souls 1932 / Director: Erle C Kenton / Image courtesy: Universal Pictures Australia / View full image

When

1.00pm, Sat 11 May 2024 (69 mins)

Where

Gallery of Modern Art & Cinema A

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair Accessible

About

Adapted from HG Wells’s book 'The Island of Doctor Moreau' 1896, this film was banned in Britain until the 1960s, possibly because of its implied criticism of colonialism. After a misadventure at sea, Edward Parker (Richard Arlen) is brought to the isolated island domain of Doctor Moreau (Charles Laughton). Moreau introduces the young man to his captivating daughter Lota and the secrets of the island start of unfold, echoing Shakespeare’s 'The Tempest'. Parker soon discovers that the doctor is conducting genetic experiments and that the strange creatures on the island are of his making. Bes known for his role as Quasimodo in The Hunchback of Notre Dame 1939, Charles Laughton delivers a brilliant performance as the maniacal Dr Moreau.

M | Mature themes and violence

Production Credits

  • Director: Erle C Kenton
  • Script: Waldemar Young, Philip Wylie
  • Based on: the novel 'The Island of Dr Moreau' by HG Wells
  • Cinematographer: Karl Struss
  • Cast: Charles Laughton, Richard Arlen, Leila Hyams, Bela Lugosi
  • Print Source: NBCUniversal Archives & Collections, Los Angeles
  • Rights: Universal Pictures Australia
  • Year: 1932
  • Runtime: 69 minutes
  • Country: United States
  • Language: English
  • Colour: Black & White
  • Shooting Format: 35mm
  • Screening Format: 35mm