Island of Lost Souls
“TERROR! Stalked the Brush-Choked Island...Where Men Who Were Animals Sought the Girl Who Was All-Human!”
Synopsis
An obsessed scientist conducts profane experiments in evolution, eventually establishing himself as the self-styled demigod to a race of mutated, half-human abominations.
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Island of Lost Souls ≣ 1932 ≣ Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-12-06
Top Cast
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Charles Laughton
Dr. Moreau
Richard Arlen
Edward Parker
Leila Hyams
Ruth Thomas
Bela Lugosi
The Sayer of the Law
Kathleen Burke
Lota the Panther Woman
Arthur Hohl
Montgomery
Stanley Fields
Capt. Davies
Paul Hurst
Capt. Donahue
Hans Steinke
Ouran
Tetsu Komai
M`ling
George Irving
Consul
Jack Bardette
Undetermined Role (uncredited)
Evangelus Berbas
Undetermined Role (uncredited)
Joe Bonomo
Beast (uncredited)
Buster Brodie
Pig Man - a Little Beast (uncredited)
Jacob Dance
Beast (uncredited)
Jimmy Dime
Seaman (uncredited)
Harry Ekezian
Gola (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 23, 1932
Wide Cinema Exhibition
May 10, 1996
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$300K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Erle C. Kenton
- Screenplay & Story
- Philip Wylie, Waldemar Young
- Original Score
- Arthur Johnston, Sigmund Krumgold
- Original Title
- Island of Lost Souls
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 11m
- Production Budget
- $300K
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Erle C. Kenton
Philip Wylie, Waldemar Young, H. G. Wells
Arthur Johnston, Sigmund Krumgold
Karl Struss
Erle C. Kenton
Department Leadership Roster
Erle C. Kenton
Producer
Philip Wylie
Screenplay
Erle C. Kenton
Director
Waldemar Young
Screenplay
Karl Struss
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for 12 years and over.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Island of Lost Souls
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What is Island of Lost Souls about?
An obsessed scientist conducts profane experiments in evolution, eventually establishing himself as the self-styled demigod to a race of mutated, half-human abominations.
Who directed Island of Lost Souls?
Island of Lost Souls was directed by Erle C. Kenton.
Who stars in Island of Lost Souls?
The principal cast of Island of Lost Souls includes Charles Laughton, Richard Arlen, Leila Hyams, Bela Lugosi, Kathleen Burke.
When was Island of Lost Souls released and how long is it?
Island of Lost Souls was released in 1932 with a total runtime of 1h 11m.
Who composed the musical score for Island of Lost Souls?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Island of Lost Souls was composed by Arthur Johnston, Sigmund Krumgold.
Is Island of Lost Souls based on a book or true story?
Island of Lost Souls is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "H. G. Wells".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Island of Lost Souls?
Island of Lost Souls holds official age classifications: GB: 12 (Suitable only for 12 years and over.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).