South of Suva
“A story of love, adventure and thrills on an island in the South Seas. ACTION! THRILLS! HEARTBEATS!”
Synopsis
Phyllis Latimer goes to Fiji to rejoin her husband of three years and finds him in a state of drunken degeneracy, incapable of reform. Fleeing his advances, she escapes to a nearby island; and there she impersonates Pauline Leonard, ward of John Webster. When Latimer incites a native uprising against Webster, who hires Hindu laborers, he finds Phyllis on the island, drags her home with him, and in a frenzy gives her to the natives for a human sacrifice. Webster and the government police arrive in time to save Phyllis, and Latimer is killed in the riot. Phyllis and Webster reveal their mutual love.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
July 16, 1922
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Frank Urson
- Screenplay & Story
- Ewart Adamson, Fred Myton
- Original Title
- South of Suva
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Realart Pictures Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Frank Urson
Ewart Adamson, Fred Myton
Allen M. Davey
Department Leadership Roster
Frank Urson
Director
Allen M. Davey
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About South of Suva
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What is South of Suva about?
Phyllis Latimer goes to Fiji to rejoin her husband of three years and finds him in a state of drunken degeneracy, incapable of reform. Fleeing his advances, she escapes to a nearby island; and there she impersonates Pauline Leonard, ward of John Webster. When Latimer incites a native uprising against Webster, who hires Hindu laborers, he finds Phyllis on the island, drags her home with him, and in a frenzy gives her to the natives for a human sacrifice. Webster and the government police arrive in time to save Phyllis, and Latimer is killed in the riot. Phyllis and Webster reveal their mutual love.
Who directed South of Suva?
South of Suva was directed by Frank Urson.
Who stars in South of Suva?
The principal cast of South of Suva includes Mary Miles Minter, Winifred Bryson, Walter Long, John Bowers, Roy Atwell.
When was South of Suva released and how long is it?
South of Suva was released in 1922 with a total runtime of 50m.