Saturday, May 5, 2012

The Island of Lost Souls

Charles Laughton

Early (1932) adaptation of H.G. Wells' Island of Doctor Moreau.

Surprisingly effective for a studio-bound film. Set design looked like King Kong, Most Dangerous Game... CL hit the mark between menace and jaded erudition. The panther woman was a hoot. Love interest featured a blonde with marcelled do and perfect makeup. Even a supporting role by an unrecognizable Bela Lugosi! What more could you want?

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