Movie Description
Tropic Madness
(1928)Overview
Herbert Pomeroy's wife Juanita spends his money extravagantly and irresponsibly, finally driving him to bankruptcy. Desperate, he sends his son Frankie to live with his friend Henderson, a South Seas trader, then commits suicide. Although Juanita spends years searching for her son, she finally gives up and takes a world cruise on the yacht of wealthy Jules Lennox. One day the yacht docks on Henderson's island and Juanita, meeting Henderson, persuades him to let her be Frankie's governess. Complications ensue, involving a poor physician, a jealous island woman and a witch doctor.
Featured Crew
- Director : Robert G. Vignola
- Writer : Wyndham Gittens
- Cast : Leatrice Joy,Lena Malena,George Barraud,Henry Sedley,Albert Valentino,David Durand,Sôjin Kamiyama
Cast
Juanita
Koki
Henderson
Johnson
Lennox
Frankie
(as Sojin)
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Facts
Original TitleTropic Madness
Status Released
Release Information
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1928-12-19
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 01h 05m
Production CompaniesFilm Booking Offices of America (FBO)
Genres
- Drama
