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Island of Lost Souls

Based On the book by H. G. Wells

Island of Lost Souls is a 1932 American pre-Code science fiction horror film directed by Erle C. Kenton. Produced and distributed by Paramount Productions, it is based on H. G. Wells' 1896 novel The Island of Doctor Moreau, and stars Charles Laughton, Richard Arlen, and Kathleen Burke. Island of Lost Souls is about Edward Parker (Arlen), a sailor who finds himself stranded on an island that is occupied by the scientist Dr. Moreau (Laughton).

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Release date:
1932
Director:
Erle C. Kenton
Cast:
Charles Laughton, Richard Arlen, Leila Hyams, Bela Lugosi, Kathleen Burke
Country:
United States
Language:
English

Book vs Film

Cover of The Island of Dr Moreau
The Book · 1896

The Island of Dr Moreau

H. G. Wells

Poster for Island of Lost Souls
The Film · 1932

Island of Lost Souls

Erle C. Kenton

★ 7.3 / 10 12,334 votes · IMDb

Reached the screen 36 years after publication.

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