Law of the Tropics
“The telegram that Jim Comway receives states that the woman he was to marry, Laura, could not move to a country she didn't know, and marry a man she felt she no longer knew”
Synopsis
Jim Conway, who works on a South American rubber plantation, leaves to meet a girl from the United States whom he is to marry. But he receives a telegram from her telling him she has married someone else. He goes to a waterfront café where he meets a singer, Joan Madison, and tells her his troubles. He asks her to marry him and return to the plantation with him using the name of the girl he was to marry. This strikes her as a great idea as she is a wanted fugitive.
Top Cast
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Constance Bennett
Joan Madison aka Miss Moore and Laura
Jeffrey Lynn
Jim Conwoy
Regis Toomey
Tom Marshall
Mona Maris
Rita Marshall
Hobart Bosworth
Boss Frank Davis
Frank Puglia
Tito
Thomas E. Jackson
Det. Maguire
Paul Harvey
Alfred King, Sr.
Craig Stevens
Alfred King, Jr.
Charles Judels
Captain of River Boat
Roland Drew
Hotel Clerk
Cliff Clark
Bartender
Rolfe Sedan
Tailor (as Rolf Sedan)
Mayta Palmera
Dancer
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 4, 1941
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ray Enright
- Screenplay & Story
- Charles Grayson, Barry Trivers, M. Coates Webster
- Original Score
- Howard Jackson, Heinz Roemheld, William Lava
- Original Title
- Law of the Tropics
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 16m
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ray Enright
Charles Grayson, Barry Trivers, M. Coates Webster, Alice Tisdale Hobart
Howard Jackson, Heinz Roemheld, William Lava
Sidney Hickox
Frederick Richards
Bryan Foy
Department Leadership Roster
Ray Enright
Director
Sidney Hickox
Director of Photography
Howard Jackson
Original Music Composer
Charles Grayson
Screenplay
Barry Trivers
Screenplay
M. Coates Webster
Screenplay
Bryan Foy
Producer
Frederick Richards
Editor
Damon Giffard
Costume Design
Heinz Roemheld
Original Music Composer
William Lava
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Law of the Tropics
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Law of the Tropics about?
Jim Conway, who works on a South American rubber plantation, leaves to meet a girl from the United States whom he is to marry. But he receives a telegram from her telling him she has married someone else. He goes to a waterfront café where he meets a singer, Joan Madison, and tells her his troubles. He asks her to marry him and return to the plantation with him using the name of the girl he was to marry. This strikes her as a great idea as she is a wanted fugitive.
Who directed Law of the Tropics?
Law of the Tropics was directed by Ray Enright.
Who stars in Law of the Tropics?
The principal cast of Law of the Tropics includes Constance Bennett, Jeffrey Lynn, Regis Toomey, Mona Maris, Hobart Bosworth.
When was Law of the Tropics released and how long is it?
Law of the Tropics was released in 1941 with a total runtime of 1h 16m.
Who composed the musical score for Law of the Tropics?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Law of the Tropics was composed by Howard Jackson, Heinz Roemheld, William Lava.