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The Hurricane (1937)

Action Adventure Drama Romance

In the colonial era, island native Terangi (Jon Hall) spends a blissful honeymoon with his bride, Marama (Dorothy Lamour). Soon after, however, their relationship is torn asunder when Terangi is sent to prison for punching a prejudiced white man. Prominent members of the community -- including the governor's wife, Mme. De Laage (Mary Astor), petition the governor for clemency, but he refuses to budge. However, all pretense of law and order are soon shattered by an incoming tropical storm.

Updated May 22 2020

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1937-11-09

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FACTS

Runtime: 110 mins Budget: $2,000,000 Rating: 7.1 Tag Line: South Sea Adventure Calls

Cast

C. Aubrey Smith

Father Paul

Raymond Massey

Gov. Eugene De Laage

Thomas Mitchell

Mark Gibbs

John Carradine

Warden

Mary Astor

Madame Germaine De Laage

Jerome Cowan

Captain Nagle

Mamo Clark

Hitia

Inez Courtney

Girl on Ship (uncredited)