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Romantic drama

Law of the Tropics (1941): Cast

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Law of the Tropics is a 1941 romantic drama directed by Ray Enright, starring Constance Bennett as Joan Madison aka Miss Moore and Laura, Paul Harvey and Regis Toomey. It runs 1 hour 16 minutes.

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Law of the Tropics (1941) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 16m (76 min)
Director
Ray Enright
Genres
Drama , Romance
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Law of the Tropics About?

The premise of Law of the Tropics without spoilers.

After Jim Conway, a rubber‑plantation foreman in South America, receives a telegram that his betrothed, Laura, cannot follow him and has married another, he is stranded. At a waterfront café he meets fugitive singer Joan Madison, confides his plight, and persuades her to pose as Laura and marry him so she can join him on the plantation.

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Cast & crew

Law of the Tropics Cast & Characters

Constance Bennett leads the cast as Joan Madison aka Miss Moore and Laura, with Paul Harvey as Alfred King, Sr. and Regis Toomey as Tom Marshall. Directed by Ray Enright; 14 actors are credited in all.

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Details

Law of the Tropics Also Known As

Also known as “Flucht in die Tropen”.

Also known as
  • Flucht in die Tropen

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FAQ

Law of the Tropics FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Law of the Tropics, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Law of the Tropics?

Law of the Tropics runs 1 hour 16 minutes (76 minutes).

When was Law of the Tropics released?

Law of the Tropics was released on October 4, 1941.

Who directed Law of the Tropics?

Law of the Tropics was directed by Ray Enright.

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Who is in the cast of Law of the Tropics?

Law of the Tropics stars Constance Bennett as Joan Madison aka Miss Moore and Laura, Paul Harvey as Alfred King, Sr. and Regis Toomey as Tom Marshall, among 14 credited actors.

Does Law of the Tropics have a post-credit scene?

No. Law of the Tropics has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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