Island of Lost Souls (1932): Cast
Island of Lost Souls is a 1932 sci-fi horror film directed by Erle C. Kenton, starring George Irving as Consul, Paul Hurst and Leila Hyams. It runs 1 hour 11 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 11m (71 min)
- Director
- Erle C. Kenton
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Paramount Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Island of Lost Souls About?
The premise of Island of Lost Souls without spoilers.
Terror stalks a brush‑choked island where a deranged scientist performs profane evolutionary experiments, turning men into animalistic hybrids and birthing half‑human abominations. He declares himself a demigod, and his mutated creations relentlessly pursue the lone girl who remains fully human.
Island of Lost Souls Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- man beast
- genetic engineering
- mad scientist
- based on novel
- scientist
- unnatural experiment
- laboratory
- genetic science
- science runs amok
- metamorphosis
- human becoming an animal
- experiment gone wrong
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- god complex
- murder
- mutant
- vivisection
- experiment
- genetics
- genetic scientist
- animal attack
- anthropomorphic animal
- anthropomorphism
- animal that acts human
- insanity
- playing god
- genetic
- reference to the island of doctor moreau the novel
- doctor
- fear
- body horror
- jungle island
- pre code film
- torture
- monster movie
- animal cruelty
- jungle
- megalomania
- island
- half human
- shipwreck
- moral reformation
- cat woman
- incarceration
- good versus evil
- animal becoming a human
- psychotronic film
- reference to dr. moreau
- remote island
- alcoholic doctor
- deception
Island of Lost Souls Cast & Characters
George Irving leads the cast as Consul, with Paul Hurst as Capt. Donahue and Leila Hyams as Ruth Thomas. Directed by Erle C. Kenton; 28 actors are credited in all.
- Director Erle C. Kenton
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George Irving as Consul -
Paul Hurst as Capt. Donahue -
Leila Hyams as Ruth Thomas - John George as Beast (uncredited)
Also Starring in Island of Lost Souls
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- James Dime Seaman (uncredited)
- Richard Arlen Edward Parker
- Charles Laughton Dr. Moreau
- Bob Kortman Mr. Hogan (uncredited)
- Arthur Hohl Montgomery
- Duke York Beast (uncredited)
- Constantine Romanoff Beast (uncredited)
- Stanley Fields Capt. Davies
- Robert Milasch Beast (uncredited)
- Tetsu Komai M`ling
- Charles Gemora Gorilla on Pier (uncredited)
- Kathleen Burke Lota the Panther Woman
- Buster Brodie Pig Man - a Little Beast (uncredited)
- Joe Bonomo Beast (uncredited)
- Jack Walters Undetermined Role (uncredited)
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- Jacob Dance Beast (uncredited)
- Robert P. Kerr Undetermined Role (uncredited)
- Harry Ekezian Gola (uncredited)
- Hans Steinke Ouran
- Jack Bardette Undetermined Role (uncredited)
- Evangelus Berbas Undetermined Role (uncredited)
- Rosemary Grimes Samoan Girl (uncredited)
- Schlitzie Furry Manimal (uncredited)
More from Erle C. Kenton
More films directed by Erle C. Kenton: The Cat Creeps, House of Dracula, House of Frankenstein and It Ain’t Hay.
Island of Lost Souls Trailers & Videos
4 videos: 2 trailers and 2 featurettes.
- Trailer Island of Lost Souls ≣ 1932 ≣ Trailer
- Featurette Three Reasons: Island of Lost Souls
- Featurette John Landis on ISLAND OF LOST SOULS
Island of Lost Souls Also Known As
19 alternative titles, including “The Island of Dr. Moreau” and “Die Insel der verlorenen Seelen”.
- Also known as
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- The Island of Dr. Moreau
- Die Insel der verlorenen Seelen
- A Ilha das Almas Selvagens
- La isla de las almas perdidas
- L'île du docteur Moreau
- I nisos ton hamenon psyhon
- Borzalmak szigete
- L'isola delle anime perdute
- Wyspa doktora Moreau
- Остров потерянных душ
- Kayip ruhlar adasi
- Insel der verlorenen Seelen
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- Kayıp Ruhlar Adası
- Η Νήσος των Χαμένων Ψυχών
- Острів втрачених душ
- Elveszett lelkek szigete
- 亡魂岛
- Otok izgubljenih duša
- 닥터 모로의 DNA
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Island of Lost Souls FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Island of Lost Souls, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Island of Lost Souls?
Island of Lost Souls runs 1 hour 11 minutes (71 minutes).
When was Island of Lost Souls released?
Island of Lost Souls was released on December 24, 1932.
Who directed Island of Lost Souls?
Island of Lost Souls was directed by Erle C. Kenton.
More films by Erle C. Kenton Who is in the cast of Island of Lost Souls?
Island of Lost Souls stars George Irving as Consul, Paul Hurst as Capt. Donahue and Leila Hyams as Ruth Thomas, among 28 credited actors.
Does Island of Lost Souls have a post-credit scene?
No. Island of Lost Souls has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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