Crime ·Drama ·Mystery · United States of America · 1945 · 1h 5m

The Caribbean Mystery

Director

Cast

James Dunn as Mr. Smith Sheila Ryan as Mrs. Jean Gilbert Edward Ryan as Gerald McCracken Jr. Jackie Paley as Linda Lane Reed Hadley as Dr. Rene Marcel Roy Roberts as Capt. Van den Bark

Crew

Clyde De Vinna — Director of Photography John W. McCafferty — Editor Jack Andrews — Writer Leonard Praskins — Writer John W. Vandercook — Novel William Girard — Producer

Tagline

Killers on the loose!

Synopsis

The Caribbean Mystery is a remake of Mr. Moto on Danger Island (1939)-which in turn was a remake of Murder in Trinidad. James Dunn stars as Mr. Smith, a Columbo-like Brooklyn detective who pops up on a tropical island to track down some missing geologists.

Mood & Themes

caribbean sea

Key Collaborators

Robert D. Webb Director Clyde De Vinna Director of Photography John W. McCafferty Editor Jack Andrews Writer Leonard Praskins Writer John W. Vandercook Novel William Girard Producer Bonnie Cashin Costume Design

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