Pearl of the South Pacific 1955

Overview

Pearl of the South Pacific is a 1955 American adventure film directed by Allan Dwan and written by Jesse L. Lasky, Jr. and Talbot Jennings. The production, released by RKO Radio Pictures, features a cast including Virginia Mayo, Dennis Morgan, David Farrar, Murvyn Vye, and Lance Fuller. The plot follows two beachcombers who operate a yacht and recruit a woman named Rita, who has a mysterious past, to assist them in a search for black pearls located on a secret island. Upon their arrival, the group discovers that the island is under the influence of a white man who has established himself as the local high priest. Rita attempts to manipulate the situation by posing as a missionary to pursue the priest's son, George. As the characters compete for control of the valuable pearls, their presence introduces violence and corruption to the previously quiet island environment. The film has a runtime of one hour and twenty-six minutes and was released in the United States in 1955.