Synopsis
An obsessed scientist conducts profane experiments in evolution, eventually establishing himself as the self-styled demigod to a race of mutated, half-human abominations.
Key facts
Cast
Charles Laughton, Richard Arlen, Leila Hyams, Bela Lugosi, Kathleen Burke, Arthur Hohl, Stanley Fields, Paul Hurst
Original language
English
First release
December 23, 1932 (United States)
Production companies
Paramount Pictures
Based on
The Island of Dr Moreau
Setting
Insular Oceania
Crew
Screenplay
Philip Wylie, Waldemar Young
Producer
Erle C. Kenton
Cinematography
Karl Struss
Trailer
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Titles
| Original title | Island of Lost Souls | |
| Alternate title | L'Île du Dr. Moreau |
Releases & classifications
| Theatrical | United States | December 23, 1932 |
| Theatrical | United States | January 12, 1933 |
| Theatrical | United Kingdom | July 9, 1958 |
Versions & editions
| Home video | United Kingdom | May 10, 1996 |
| Home video | United Kingdom | August 1, 2011 |
Full credits
| Director | Erle C. Kenton |
| Cast | Charles Laughton (Dr. Moreau), Richard Arlen (Edward Parker), Leila Hyams (Ruth Thomas), Bela Lugosi (The Sayer of the Law), Kathleen Burke (Lota the Panther Woman), Arthur Hohl (Montgomery), Stanley Fields (Capt. Davies), Paul Hurst (Capt. Donahue), Hans Steinke (Ouran), Tetsu Komai (M`ling), George Irving (Consul), Jack Bardette (Undetermined Role (uncredited)), Evangelus Berbas (Undetermined Role (uncredited)), Joe Bonomo (Beast (uncredited)), Buster Brodie (Pig Man - a Little Beast (uncredited)), Jacob Dance (Beast (uncredited)), Jimmy Dime (Seaman (uncredited)), Harry Ekezian (Gola (uncredited)), Charles Gemora (Gorilla on Pier (uncredited)), John George (Beast (uncredited)), Rosemary Grimes (Samoan Girl (uncredited)), Robert P. Kerr (Undetermined Role (uncredited)), Bob Kortman (Mr. Hogan (uncredited)), Robert Milasch (Beast (uncredited)), Constantine Romanoff (Beast (uncredited)), Schlitzie (Furry Manimal (uncredited)), Jack Walters (Undetermined Role (uncredited)), Duke York (Beast (uncredited)) |
| Screenplay | Philip Wylie, Waldemar Young |
| Producer | Erle C. Kenton |
| Cinematography | Karl Struss |
Additional data: TMDB.
Source: Cinémathèque québécoise, linked catalogue data (CC BY 4.0)
