Devil's Island
“A Drama of Inhuman Cruelty!”
Synopsis
A French doctor sentenced for treason performs brain surgery on the prison commandant's daughter.
Top Cast
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Boris Karloff
Dr. Charles Gaudet
Nedda Harrigan
Madame Lucien
James Stephenson
Col. Armand Lucien
Adia Kuznetzoff
Pierre
Rolla Gourvitch
Collette
Will Stanton
Bobo
Edward Keane
Dr. Duval
Robert Warwick
Demonpre
Pedro de Cordoba
Marcal
Tom Wilson
Emil
John Harmon
Andre
Richard Bond
Georges
Earl Gunn
Leon
Sidney Bracey
Soupy
George Lloyd
Dogface
Charles Richman
Governor Beaufort
Stuart Holmes
Gustav LeBrun
Leonard Mudie
Advocate General
Release History & Theatrical Window
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Festival / Special Debut
January 7, 1939
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William Clemens
- Screenplay & Story
- Don Ryan, Kenneth Gamet
- Original Score
- Howard Jackson
- Original Title
- Devil's Island
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 2m
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William Clemens
Don Ryan, Kenneth Gamet, Anthony Coldeway, Raymond L. Schrock
Howard Jackson
George Barnes
Frank Magee
Department Leadership Roster
Don Ryan
Screenplay
William Clemens
Director
Kenneth Gamet
Screenplay
Frank Magee
Editor
Howard Jackson
Original Music Composer
George Barnes
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Devil's Island
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Devil's Island about?
A French doctor sentenced for treason performs brain surgery on the prison commandant's daughter.
Who directed Devil's Island?
Devil's Island was directed by William Clemens.
Who stars in Devil's Island?
The principal cast of Devil's Island includes Boris Karloff, Nedda Harrigan, James Stephenson, Adia Kuznetzoff, Rolla Gourvitch.
When was Devil's Island released and how long is it?
Devil's Island was released in 1939 with a total runtime of 1h 2m.
Who composed the musical score for Devil's Island?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Devil's Island was composed by Howard Jackson.