Terror Island (1920): cast, story & where to watch
1920 · Film · ★ 4.9
Released in 1920, Terror Island is an adventure and mystery film directed by James Cruze, running about 55 minutes. “Not a Serial!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Inventor Harry Harper travels to the South Seas, where there is buried treasure belonging to a girl, Beverly West. Naturally, others are after the loot, and Beverly's father is being held captive by cannibals until she returns to them with a pearl that belongs to one of their idols. The climax consists of Harper saving Beverly from a safe which has been lowered into the sea.
Who’s in it. Terror Island stars Harry Houdini as Harry Harper, Jack Brammall as Tom Starkey, Lila Lee as Beverly West and Wilton Taylor as Job Mourdant, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.9/10, Terror Island has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Terror Island page.
If you liked it. Fans of Terror Island tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception, Interstellar and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Terror Island (1920)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Terror Island change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Terror Island worth watching?
- Terror Island holds an audience score of 4.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy adventure and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Terror Island?
- Terror Island stars Harry Houdini, Jack Brammall, Lila Lee, Wilton Taylor and Eugene Pallette.
- When was Terror Island released?
- Terror Island was released in 1920, with a runtime of about 55 minutes.