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Adventure

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"The thrilling story of a Man and a Girl smashing through untold dangers to happiness."

Duration

1h 10m

Release

26 Apr 1925

Country

United States

Language

English

Overview

David Sheldon owns a plantation in the Solomon Islands. Many of his field hands die of blackwater fever, and then he becomes sick himself. Joan Lackland, a female soldier of fortune, arrives by schooner in the islands. With the help of her Kanaka crew, she protects David from an attack by the natives who are led by Googomy. Joan nurses David back to health and becomes his business partner, protecting his mortgaged property from two avaricious moneylenders. Seeking vengeance, the moneylenders incite the natives to revolt.

Plot

David Sheldon owns a plantation in the Solomon Islands. Many of his field hands die of blackwater fever, and then he becomes sick himself. Joan Lackland, a female soldier of fortune, arrives by schooner in the islands. With the he...

Cast

Tom MoorePauline StarkeWallace Beery

Ratings

Internet Movie Database: 5.5/10

Details

Director

Victor Fleming

Writers

Jack LondonGordon RigbyAndrew Percival Younger
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