The Hound of the Deep
The Hound of the Deep is a 1926 BritishAustralian silent drama film directed by Frank Hurley and starring Eric Bransby Williams, Lilian Douglas and Jameson Thomas. Unlike many Australian silent films, a copy of it survives today.
Plot
Under the terms of his uncle's will, John Strong must go to Thursday Island and find a pearl within two years or the Reuben Strong pearling station and his great wealth will revert to another, Black Darley. Eventually Strong finds the pearl, defeats Darley and discovers romance with the daughter of an island trader.
More details
author | Frank Hurley |
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director | Frank Hurley |
genre | drama |
keywords | thursday island |
producer | Frank Hurley |
productionCompany | Stoll Pictures |
publisher | J.C. Williamson Films |
theme | silent |