King of the Damned (1936)
Movie Info
Based on the stage melodrama by John Chancellor, King of the Damned takes place on a brutal prison colony that makes Devil's Island look like Disneyland. Cruel governor Courvin believes in strict discipline, and isn't above breaking a few backs to get what he wants. Finally the convicts, led by Number 83 (Conrad Veidt), overpower the guards and assume control of the island. Rather than escape, however, Number 83 establishes a communal farming system, with everyone working together for the common good. He also falls in love with Anna (Helen Vinson), the slain governor's daughter. Captured by the navy, Number 83 is brought back to his own country, where he successfully pleads for humane treatment and the right to self-determination for his fellow inmates. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
Cast
Conrad Veidt
as Convict 83
as Convict 83
Noah Beery Sr.
as Mooche
as Mooche
Helen Vinson
as Anna Courvin
as Anna Courvin
Cecil Ramage
as Ramon Montez
as Ramon Montez
Percy Walsh
as Capt. Perez
as Capt. Perez
Peter Croft
as "Boy" Convict
as "Boy" Convict
C.M. Hallard
as Commandant Courvin
as Commandant Courvin
Raymond Lovell
as Captain Torres
as Captain Torres
Gibson Gowland
as Priest
as Priest
Allan Jeayes
as Dr. Prada
as Dr. Prada
Percy Parsons
as Lumberjack
as Lumberjack
Edmund Willard
as The Greek
as The Greek
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