The Mysterious Island
“Actually filmed at the bottom of the ocean off the Bahamas, imperiled by hurricane and storm.”
Synopsis
In the peaceful kingdom of Hetvia, Count Dakkar prepares two high-tech submarines to explore the ocean depths. Jealous of Hetvia's bounty and eager for war, the wicked Baron Hubert Falon attempts to steal the two submersibles for nefarious use. An undersea chase ensues, which leads the two rivals, along with Dakkar's daughter and her lover, into a secret world ruled by a race of strange aquatic creatures.
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Lionel Barrymore
Andre Dakkar
Jacqueline Gadsden
Sonia Dakkar
Lloyd Hughes
Nikolai Roget
Montagu Love
Falon
Montagu Love
Mikhail
Snitz Edwards
Anton
Gibson Gowland
Dmitry
Dolores Brinkman
Teresa
Karl Dane
(uncredited)
Pauline Starke
(uncredited)
Carl Roup
Underwater Creature (uncredited)
Angelo Rossitto
Underwater Creature
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 5, 1929
Wide Cinema Exhibition
April 20, 2012
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Benjamin Christensen, Lucien Hubbard, Maurice Tourneur
- Screenplay & Story
- Lucien Hubbard, Jules Verne
- Original Score
- Arthur Lange, Martin Broones, William Axt, Paul Lamkoff
- Original Title
- The Mysterious Island
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Benjamin Christensen, Lucien Hubbard, Maurice Tourneur
Lucien Hubbard, Jules Verne
Arthur Lange, Martin Broones, William Axt, Paul Lamkoff
Percy Hilburn
Carl Pierson
J. Ernest Williamson
Department Leadership Roster
Benjamin Christensen
Director
Lucien Hubbard
Director
Maurice Tourneur
Director
Carl Pierson
Editor
J. Ernest Williamson
Producer
Lucien Hubbard
Writer
Percy Hilburn
Director of Photography
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
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Mysterious Island
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Mysterious Island about?
In the peaceful kingdom of Hetvia, Count Dakkar prepares two high-tech submarines to explore the ocean depths. Jealous of Hetvia's bounty and eager for war, the wicked Baron Hubert Falon attempts to steal the two submersibles for nefarious use. An undersea chase ensues, which leads the two rivals, along with Dakkar's daughter and her lover, into a secret world ruled by a race of strange aquatic creatures.
Who directed The Mysterious Island?
The Mysterious Island was directed by Benjamin Christensen, Lucien Hubbard, Maurice Tourneur.
Who stars in The Mysterious Island?
The principal cast of The Mysterious Island includes Lionel Barrymore, Jacqueline Gadsden, Lloyd Hughes, Montagu Love, Montagu Love.
When was The Mysterious Island released and how long is it?
The Mysterious Island was released in 1929 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for The Mysterious Island?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Mysterious Island was composed by Arthur Lange, Martin Broones, William Axt, Paul Lamkoff.
Is The Mysterious Island based on a book or true story?
The Mysterious Island is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Jules Verne".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Mysterious Island?
The Mysterious Island holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).