The Mysterious Island (1929)

October 5, 1929 (US) • Adventure, Science Fiction, Action, Drama, Fantasy, Horror • 95m

Overview

On a volcanic island near the Kingdom of Hetvia rules Count Dakkar, a benevolent leader and scientist who has eliminated class distinction among the island's inhabitants. Dakkar, his sister Sonia and her fiance, engineer Nicolai Roget have designed a submarine which Roget pilots on its initial voyage just before the island is overrun by Baron Falon, despotic ruler of Hetvia. Falon sets out after Roget in a second submarine and the two craft, diving to the ocean's floor, discover a strange land populated by dragons, giant squid and an eerie undiscovered humanoid race.

Directors

submarine inventor jules verne despot equality uprising prequel scientist class distinction captain nemo underwater city evil ruler sea creature humanoids mysterious lands volcanic island hidden island base underwater facility underwater rescue part-talkie silent