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starring: Hedy Lamarr, Walter Pidgeon, Frank Morgan, Richard Carlson, Reginald Owendirected by: Richard Thorpe
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Binding: VHS Tape
EAN: 9786303091952
Format: Black & White, Closed-captioned, NTSC
ISBN: 6303091954
Label: MGM (Warner)
Manufacturer: MGM (Warner)
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: MGM (Warner)
Release Date: June 22, 1994
Running Time: 90 minutes
Sales Rank: 15540
Studio: MGM (Warner)
Theatrical Release Date: 1942-09
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Customer Reviews
Average Rating: 
Rating: - Hedy, Hedy, and...Hedy.
There's only one reason why I'm even rating this basically forgotten movie, which is VERY dated, and really not any better than an old "Jungle Jim" episode. It would probably be of interest only to old movie buffs, and, as one of those dying creatures, I feel the old flicks are worthy of preservation and viewing. But, the only obvious reason to watch this film is Hedy LaMarr. She (in my opinion) was never really a great actress, but was known for her flawless beauty. Louie B. Mayer imported Hedwig ... Read More
Rating:  - Unusual, but likeable film
This movie has an excellent cast and an amusing, if unusual plot. It will probably offend the politically-correct crowd because the men in charge are all white, and the workers are all black. Plus, the term "white men" is used repeatedly. That's a no-no today. Hedy Lamarr is an eyeful as the sneaky and abusive Tandaleyo. Walter Pidgeon is a cranky, uptight leader of a rubber plantation. Richard Carlson (years before he starred in 1950's sci-fi movies) does a good job as his inexperienced, youthful ... Read More
Rating:  - White Cargo Doesn't Deliver
Let's be honest: this is not a good film. Hedy Lamar is beautiful as ever and great at slinking and pouting around the tropical set. But, unfortunately for Hedy and for Walter Pidgeon, none of the characters or the plot are complex or compelling. Hedy's character is banal and evil. The young Brit is just an unsympathetic fool. Walter Pidgeon is given a little more to work with, but it doesn't save the film. The film is worth seeing, by the way, for the vision of Hedy in skin-revealing attire. Just ... Read More
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