The Island of Surprise
Synopsis
Robert Lovell falls in love with his father’s secretary Dorothy Arden and marries her in secret despite his father and his business partner Daniel Casselis’s attempts to arrange a match for him with Daniel’s daughter, also named Dorothy. When circumstances lead to the three young people ending up stranded on a lonely island in the Pacific, complications ensue, especially when Bob suffers a blow which temporarily wipes out his memory and he cannot remember which Dorothy is his wife! All ends happily, however.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 24, 1916
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Paul Scardon
- Screenplay & Story
- Cyrus Townsend Brady, Jasper Ewing Brady
- Original Title
- The Island of Surprise
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Vitagraph Company of America
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Paul Scardon
Cyrus Townsend Brady, Jasper Ewing Brady
William McCoy
Department Leadership Roster
Paul Scardon
Director
Jasper Ewing Brady
Writer
William McCoy
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Island of Surprise
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What is The Island of Surprise about?
Robert Lovell falls in love with his father’s secretary Dorothy Arden and marries her in secret despite his father and his business partner Daniel Casselis’s attempts to arrange a match for him with Daniel’s daughter, also named Dorothy. When circumstances lead to the three young people ending up stranded on a lonely island in the Pacific, complications ensue, especially when Bob suffers a blow which temporarily wipes out his memory and he cannot remember which Dorothy is his wife! All ends happily, however.
Who directed The Island of Surprise?
The Island of Surprise was directed by Paul Scardon.
Who stars in The Island of Surprise?
The principal cast of The Island of Surprise includes William Courtenay, Charles Kent, Anders Randolf, Denton Vane, Eleanor Woodruff.
When was The Island of Surprise released and how long is it?
The Island of Surprise was released in 1916 with a total runtime of 50m.
Is The Island of Surprise based on a book or true story?
The Island of Surprise is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Cyrus Townsend Brady".