Robinson Crusoe
Synopsis
Daniel Defoe's classic tale of survival is handsomely brought to the movies for the first time in this rarely seen 1927 film, produced by Rex Pictures, a division of Universal. M. A. Wetherell, who stars as Robinson Crusoe, produced, directed and adapted the story for the screen, admirably condensing a lengthy slow-moving novel into a taut, exciting screen adventure. The costumes and production values match the fine performances and all of the island sequences appear to have been shot outdoors, convincingly on location. Crusoe's improvised island apparel and makeshift architectural constructions are creatively and faithfully rendered.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- M.A. Wetherell
- Screenplay & Story
- Daniel Defoe
- Original Title
- Robinson Crusoe
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 5m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
M.A. Wetherell
Daniel Defoe
M.A. Wetherell
Department Leadership Roster
M.A. Wetherell
Director
M.A. Wetherell
Producer
Daniel Defoe
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Frequently Asked Questions About Robinson Crusoe
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What is Robinson Crusoe about?
Daniel Defoe's classic tale of survival is handsomely brought to the movies for the first time in this rarely seen 1927 film, produced by Rex Pictures, a division of Universal. M. A. Wetherell, who stars as Robinson Crusoe, produced, directed and adapted the story for the screen, admirably condensing a lengthy slow-moving novel into a taut, exciting screen adventure. The costumes and production values match the fine performances and all of the island sequences appear to have been shot outdoors, convincingly on location. Crusoe's improvised island apparel and makeshift architectural constructions are creatively and faithfully rendered.
Who directed Robinson Crusoe?
Robinson Crusoe was directed by M.A. Wetherell.
Who stars in Robinson Crusoe?
The principal cast of Robinson Crusoe includes M.A. Wetherell, Fay Compton, Herbert Waithe, Reginald Fox.
When was Robinson Crusoe released and how long is it?
Robinson Crusoe was released in 1927 with a total runtime of 1h 5m.