Isle of Forgotten Sins

Isle of Forgotten Sins

Year: 1943

Runtime: 82 mins

Language: English

Director: Edgar G. Ulmer

DramaActionAdventure

A turbulent blend of passionate romance and high‑octane adventure sweeps the South Pacific as two divers plunge into dangerous waters seeking a hidden gold fortune, only to clash with a ruthless sea captain and the relentless forces of nature that threaten to drown their quest and test their bond.

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Isle of Forgotten Sins, Marana Island, Tropic Star, Bird Cage Cafe

Isle of Forgotten Sins sits on a remote South Seas island and houses a gambling hall and brothel run by Marge Willison. The island is a rendezvous for sailors, treasure seekers, and criminals drawn by rumors of a three-million-dollar gold haul. Key locations include Krogan's plantation on Marana Island and the Bird Cage Cafe, where schemes unfold under tropical glare and stormy seas.

🏝️ South Seas 🔐 Underworld 🍸 Gambling Hall

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Main Characters – Isle of Forgotten Sins (1943)

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Mike Clancy (John Carradine)

A hard-edged deep-sea diver who is both resourceful and impulsive. He partners with Burke to retrieve the Tropic Star's gold but becomes entangled in a web of deception and violence, showing a mix of grit and stubborn loyalty. His quick temper clashes with careful planning as the stakes rise.

💪 Tough 🧭 Ocean-Explorer 💰 Greedy

Christine (Tala Birell)

One of Marge's hostesses, she moves through the island's social circles with a keen eye for power dynamics. She observes the shifting loyalties and uses charm to navigate danger, remaining a calm presence amid escalating schemes. Her alliances appear flexible as the treasure plot thickens.

💃 Entourage 🎭 Social Observer ❤️ Potential Ally

Luana (Veda Ann Borg)

A member of the island's nightlife scene, she weaves through the group with a confident presence. While not the primary driver of the plot, she contributes to the atmosphere of danger and allure that surrounds Marge's operation. Her role highlights the social entanglements of the crew.

💃 Entertainer 🕵️‍♀️ Social Strategist ✨ Glamour

Capt. Krogan aka Carruthers (Sidney Toler)

The calculating mastermind behind much of the criminal scheming. He aims to seize the gold for himself and manipulates others to keep control of the plan. His ruthless pragmatism and willingness to sacrifice anyone to secure the loot drive the climactic betrayals.

🕵️ Mastermind 🗡️ Villain 🌊 Sea-Command

Marge Willison (Gale Sondergaard)

Proprietress of the Isle’s gambling hall/brothel, she runs a tight operation and wields influence through wit and authority. She uses the turmoil around the treasure to safeguard her enterprise, playing rival factions against each other.

👑 Boss 🧭 Strategist 🏝️ Island-Matriarch

Johnny Pacific (Rick Vallin)

Captain of the Tropic Star, he is both captor and participant in the gold scheme. He partners with Krogan in the pursuit of wealth, and his loyalties shift as the plan unfolds, leading to tense confrontations aboard ships and on shore.

🧭 Navigator 🗡️ Opportunist 🤝 Ally-Turned-Enemy

Jack Burke (Frank Fenton)

Clancy's partner in the original plan, his treachery is revealed early when he steals money and sets a chain of betrayals in motion. He is daring, hungry for money, and quick to resort to violence when cornered.

🤝 Partner 🗡️ Traitor 💥 Impatient

Diane (Rita Quigley)

A guest connected to the island’s social circle, she figures into the denouement with a photograph that frames personal histories and loyalties. Her role underscores the human costs of the treasure hunt and the fragile bonds among the players.

💖 Love Interest 📷 Memory-Holder 🗺️ Link to Plot

Olga (Betty Amann)

One of Marge's hostesses who becomes involved in the volatile scene, including acting in moments of danger. She embodies the danger and volatility of life at the Isle, where a gun can appear in an instant.

🗝️ Gatekeeper 🔫 Danger-Player 🎭 Entertainer

Bobbie Nelson (Patti McCarty)

Another hostess within Marge's establishment, part of the social fabric that surrounds the treasure plot. She contributes to the atmosphere of temptation and risk that characterizes the island’s nightlife.

🎀 Hostess 🌀 Social-Connector 🏝️ Island-Charmer

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Major Themes – Isle of Forgotten Sins (1943)

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💰 Greed

Greed is the engine of the plot, driving the plan to recover the Tropic Star's three million in gold and shaping every decision the characters make. The lure of wealth pushes Burke, Clancy, and Krogan to take dangerous risks and betray allies. As the treasure hunt unfolds, trust dissolves and violence escalates, revealing wealth as a catalyst for ruin rather than reward.

🗡️ Betrayal

Betrayal threads through every key relationship: Burke robs Clancy, Krogan schemes to seize the loot, and alliances collapse under pressure. The logbook map is a trap intended to lead others into danger, while loyalties shift as each character pursues personal gain. The resulting confrontations culminate in gunfights and deaths, underscoring how quickly trust can be destroyed.

⚡ Conflict

Conflict erupts on multiple fronts: man against man as greed drives double-crosses, man against nature as storms threaten to wipe out plans, and man against fate as schemes collide. The island and shipboard escapades create constant tension, with physical danger matching the moral ambiguity of each character. Survival hinges on wits as much as weapons.

Last Updated: October 04, 2025 at 18:53

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