Movie Description
White Cargo
(1942)Overview
In Africa early in World War II, a British rubber plantation executive reminisces about his arrival in the Congo in 1910. He tells the story of a love-hate triangle involving Harry Witzel, an in-country station superintendent who'd seen it all, Langford, a new manager sent from England for a four-year stint, and Tondelayo, a siren of great beauty who desires silk and baubles. Witzel is gruff and seasoned, certain that Langford won't be able to cut it. Langford responds with determination and anger, attracted to Tondelayo because of her beauty, her wiles, and to get at Witzel. Manipulation, jealousy, revenge, and responsibility play out as alliances within the triangle shift.
Featured Crew
- Director : Richard Thorpe
- Producer : Victor Saville
- Editor : Fredrick Y. Smith
- Cast : Hedy Lamarr,Walter Pidgeon,Frank Morgan,Richard Carlson,Reginald Owen,Henry O'Neill,Bramwell Fletcher,Clyde Cook,Leigh Whipper,Oscar Polk,Darby Jones,Richard Ainley,Jim Davis,John Burton,Delos Jewkes,Martin Wilkins,Ed Allen
Cast
Tondelayo
Mr. Harry Witzel
The Doctor
Mr. Langford
Skipper of the Congo Queen
The Reverend Dr. Roberts
Wilbur Ashley
Ted, First Mate of the Congo Queen
Jim Fish
Umeela
Darby
Mr. Worthing
Seaplane Pilot (uncredited)
Jim Benson (uncredited)
Native Singer (uncredited)
Native Prisoner (uncredited)
Native Drug Seller (uncredited)
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Facts
Original TitleWhite Cargo
Status Released
Release Information
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1942-12-12
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 01h 28m
Production CompaniesMetro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Genres
- Adventure
- Drama
