Caribbean Gold

Caribbean
(aka:Caribbean Gold)
Movie poster
Directed by Edward Ludwig
Produced by William H. Pine
William C. Thomas
Written by Frank L. Moss
Edward Ludwig
Based on Carib Gold
by Ellery Clark
Starring John Payne
Arlene Dahl
Sir Cedric Hardwicke
Music by Lucien Cailliet
Cinematography Lionel Lindon
Edited by Howard A. Smith
Distributed by Paramount Pictures
Release date
 September 1952
Running time
 91 minutes
Country USA
Language English
Box office $1.4 million (S)[1]

Caribbean Gold is a 1952 American pirate film directed by Edward Ludwig and starring John Payne, Arlene Dahl and Cedric Hardwicke.[2]

It is known by the alternative title Caribbean.

Plot

In 1728, Dick Lindsay is taken prisoner by Captain Barclay and incarcerated aboard the Black Panther, his pirate ship. Also on board against his will is Robert MacAllister, nephew of Barclay's nemesis, Andrew MacAllister.

The pirate kidnapped Robert as retribution for MacAllister having long ago done likewise to Barclay's infant daughter, Christine. The feud has continued for more than 20 years. Now the pirate intends to settle it once and for all. He propositions Dick to impersonate Robert and return to his uncle, going so far as to duplicate a distinctive scar on Robert's face.

Dick does as told, hoping to gain his freedom. He is a welcome sight to MacAllister, but others are not quite sure what to make of this newcomer, including Shively, a brutal overseer of the men, and particularly Christine, now a grown woman with a volatile disposition.

Put in charge of the mill, Dick gains the trust of MacAllister's slaves, who are plotting a revolt. The real Robert's dead body washes up, however, so MacAllister now knows he is being deceived. Christine's growing love for Dick is a factor in not having him killed at first, but soon Shively and Dick are engaged in a knife fight to the death.

Captain Barclay and his men await a signal to invade the island. When a stash of explosives is detonated, they storm the isle. MacAllister is killed by Barclay, who is savoring his revenge when Christine gains some of her own, mortally wounding Barclay. She remains unaware that she has just killed her own father, and with his dying words, Barclay implores Dick to keep it a secret.

Cast

Production

The film was one of several John Payne made for Pine Thomas. "It's strictly entertainment," he said, adding that Hardwick and Sullivan were "two of the finest actors in the business."[3]

Dahl signed a nine-picture contract with Pine-Thomas.[4]

Pine-Thomas announced Payne, Fleming and Hardwicke would be reunited in a remake of Old Ironsides but the film was never made.[5]

Reception

It earned an estimated $1.4 million at the US box office in 1952.[6]

References

  1. ↑ 'Top Box-Office Hits of 1952', Variety, January 7, 1953
  2. ↑ http://ftvdb.bfi.org.uk/sift/title/28763
  3. ↑ Hopper, H. (1952, Sep 14). JOHN PAYNE--the star who likes people. Chicago Daily Tribune (1923-1963) Retrieved from https://search-proquest-com.ezproxy.sl.nsw.gov.au/docview/178342888?accountid=13902
  4. ↑ "ARLENE DAHL a beauty in three dimensions". The World's News (2699). New South Wales, Australia. 12 September 1953. p. 29. Retrieved 15 June 2018 – via National Library of Australia.
  5. ↑ Drama: 'Old Ironsides' Will Sail for Pine-Thomas Los Angeles Times 8 July 1952: 12.
  6. ↑ 'Top Box-Office Hits of 1952', Variety, January 7, 1953
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