The Women of Pitcairn Island | |
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Directed by | Jean Yarbrough |
Written by | Aubrey Wisberg |
Produced by | Aubrey Wisberg Jean Yarbrough |
Starring | Lynn Bari John Smith Sue England |
Cinematography | Harry Neumann |
Edited by | William Austin |
Music by | Paul Dunlap |
Production company | |
Distributed by | 20th Century Fox |
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Running time | 72 minutes |
Country | United States |
Language | English |
The Women of Pitcairn Island is a 1956 American adventure drama film directed by Jean Yarbrough and starring Lynn Bari, John Smith and Sue England. [1] [2] [3] It was produced by Robert L. Lippert Regal Films for distribution by 20th Century Fox. The film's sets were designed by the art director Dave Milton.
Nearly twenty years after the Bounty mutineers landed on Pitcairn Island, the last survivor has died leaving only their local-born widows and children. Tensions arise on the island when a fresh load of shipwrecked sailors arrive.
Filming started in August 1956 in Paramount's Sunset Studios. [4] [5]
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