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The Hound of the Deep
Also known as Pearl of the South Seas in the United Kingdom
(1926) Australia
B&W : Five reels
Directed by Frank Hurley

Cast: Eric Bransby Williams [John Strong], Lilian Douglas [Marjorie Jones], Jameson Thomas [‘Black’ Darley], W.G. Saunders [‘Cockeye’ Jones], Molly Johnson [Lady Cynthia], Dallas Cairns [Mr. Bullyer]

Hurley Productions production. / Produced by Frank Hurley. Scenario by Frank Hurley. Assistant director, W.G. Saunders. Cinematography by Frank Hurley and Walter Sully. / Released 6 November 1926. / Standard 35mm spherical 1.33:1 format. / The production was shot on location on Thursday Island and on New Guinea.

Drama.

Survival status: Print exists [Pearl of the South Seas UK release version].

Current rights holder: (unknown)

Listing updated: 13 March 2025.

References: Shirley-Australian p. 88 : Website-IMDb.

Home video: DVD.