Lure of the Islands
“TEMPTING... THROBBING... TORCHY... TORRID... Ask the Man Who Has SEEN Her!”
Synopsis
Tana, a voluptuous half-caste girl of the South Seas, falls in love with FBI agent Wally and wishes to marry him and leave the island. Wally, with his pal Jinx, is there to investigate rumored Japanese spy activity. He agrees to marry her if she will help him in his investigations. Through the discovery of a contraband radio set tuned to Japanese reception, Wally learns that the local Commandant is in league with the enemy and is planning an invasion of the island.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
July 3, 1942
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jean Yarbrough
- Screenplay & Story
- Edmond Kelso, Scott Littleton, George Bricker
- Original Title
- Lure of the Islands
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 1m
- Production Studios
- Monogram Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jean Yarbrough
Edmond Kelso, Scott Littleton, George Bricker
Department Leadership Roster
Edmond Kelso
Screenplay
Scott Littleton
Screenplay
George Bricker
Screenplay
Jean Yarbrough
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Lure of the Islands
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Lure of the Islands about?
Tana, a voluptuous half-caste girl of the South Seas, falls in love with FBI agent Wally and wishes to marry him and leave the island. Wally, with his pal Jinx, is there to investigate rumored Japanese spy activity. He agrees to marry her if she will help him in his investigations. Through the discovery of a contraband radio set tuned to Japanese reception, Wally learns that the local Commandant is in league with the enemy and is planning an invasion of the island.
Who directed Lure of the Islands?
Lure of the Islands was directed by Jean Yarbrough.
Who stars in Lure of the Islands?
The principal cast of Lure of the Islands includes Margie Hart, Robert Lowery, Guinn 'Big Boy' Williams, Gale Storm, Ivan Lebedeff.
When was Lure of the Islands released and how long is it?
Lure of the Islands was released in 1942 with a total runtime of 1h 1m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Lure of the Islands?
Lure of the Islands holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).