Isle of Lost Men

Isle of Lost Men

Isle of Lost Men

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Isle of Lost Men

1928

1h 2m

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Drama

Overview

The Isle of Lost Men is one of those lawless tropical island colonies so beloved of adventure-story writers.

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8 members

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Tom Santschi

Captain Jan Jodahl

Tom Santschi

Acting

James A. Marcus

Malay Pete (as James Marcus)

James A. Marcus

Acting

Maude George

Kealani

Maude George

Acting

Paul Weigel

Preacher Jason

Paul Weigel

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Jules Cowles

Ship's Cook

Jules Cowles

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Allen Connor

David Carlisle

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Patsy O'Leary

Alma Fairfax

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Sailor Sharkey

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