The Caribbean Mystery
“Killers on the loose!”
Synopsis
The Caribbean Mystery is a remake of Mr. Moto on Danger Island (1939)-which in turn was a remake of Murder in Trinidad. James Dunn stars as Mr. Smith, a Columbo-like Brooklyn detective who pops up on a tropical island to track down some missing geologists.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
June 1, 1945
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert D. Webb
- Screenplay & Story
- Jack Andrews, Leonard Praskins, Scott Darling, John W. Vandercook
- Original Score
- David Buttolph
- Original Title
- The Caribbean Mystery
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 5m
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert D. Webb
Jack Andrews, Leonard Praskins, Scott Darling, John W. Vandercook
David Buttolph
Clyde De Vinna
John W. McCafferty
William Girard
Department Leadership Roster
Robert D. Webb
Director
Jack Andrews
Writer
Leonard Praskins
Writer
William Girard
Producer
Clyde De Vinna
Director of Photography
John W. McCafferty
Editor
Bonnie Cashin
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Caribbean Mystery
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What is The Caribbean Mystery about?
The Caribbean Mystery is a remake of Mr. Moto on Danger Island (1939)-which in turn was a remake of Murder in Trinidad. James Dunn stars as Mr. Smith, a Columbo-like Brooklyn detective who pops up on a tropical island to track down some missing geologists.
Who directed The Caribbean Mystery?
The Caribbean Mystery was directed by Robert D. Webb.
Who stars in The Caribbean Mystery?
The principal cast of The Caribbean Mystery includes James Dunn, Sheila Ryan, Edward Ryan, Jackie Paley, Reed Hadley.
When was The Caribbean Mystery released and how long is it?
The Caribbean Mystery was released in 1945 with a total runtime of 1h 5m.
Who composed the musical score for The Caribbean Mystery?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Caribbean Mystery was composed by David Buttolph.
Is The Caribbean Mystery based on a book or true story?
The Caribbean Mystery is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "John W. Vandercook".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Caribbean Mystery?
The Caribbean Mystery holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).