@celeste_writes
A patient, formally daring work — the cinematography lingers on empty rooms longer than most audiences will tolerate, but those who stay are rewarded with the most haunting final act of the year.
In this musical short, a shipwrecked sailor is washed up on the shores of a tropical island and falls in love with a beautiful princess.
Quick Stats
8.0
TMDB Rating
1
Votes
20m
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Key Crew
DirectorRalph Staub
WriterJoe Traub
CinematographyWilliam V. Skall
ComposerLeo F. Forbstein
EditorFrank Magee
Production DesignTed Smith
Produced by
The Vitaphone CorporationWarner Bros. Pictures
Where to Watch
No streaming information available for King of the Islands yet.
Critics & Reviews
3 featured@jhalberg
I walked in expecting another genre exercise and walked out feeling like I'd been eavesdropping on a confession. The lead performance is genuinely singular — a career-defining turn.
@priya_a
A few too many scenes feel borrowed from a better film, but the soundtrack and the production design carry the rest. Solid recommendation for fans of slow-burn European thrillers.
Cast
Wini Shaw
The Island Princess
Warren Hymer
The Shipwrecked Sailor
Edward McWade
The Princess' Father
George Beranger
The Witch Doctor
