Lovers and Luggers (1938): cast, story & where to watch
1938 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1938, Lovers and Luggers is an adventure and romance film directed by Ken G. Hall, running about 99 minutes. “Epic pearling adventure romance in glorious sun-splashed tropical settings of Thursday Island!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Daubeney Carshott, a concert pianist, leaves London to dive for pearls on Thursday Island in the South Seas at the whim of Stella Raff, his fiancée. Once there, he discovers that the life he leads as a pearl diver is better in every way than his former existence as a social-lion pianist. He meets and falls in love with Lorna Quidley, after learning this Stella had send other suitors off in quest of a giant pearl for her.
Who’s in it. Lovers and Luggers stars Lloyd Hughes as Daubeney Carshott, James Raglan as Bill Craig, alias Craig Henderson, Elaine Hamill as Stella Raff and Sidney Wheeler as Capt. 'Quid' Quidley, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Lovers and Luggers has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Lovers and Luggers page.
If you liked it. Fans of Lovers and Luggers 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 Lovers and Luggers (1938)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Lovers and Luggers change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Lovers and Luggers worth watching?
- Lovers and Luggers holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy adventure and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Lovers and Luggers?
- Lovers and Luggers stars Lloyd Hughes, James Raglan, Elaine Hamill, Sidney Wheeler and Alec Kellaway.
- When was Lovers and Luggers released?
- Lovers and Luggers was released in 1938, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.