Isle of Escape (1930): cast, story & where to watch
1930 · Film
Released in 1930, Isle of Escape is a drama film directed by Howard Bretherton, running about 60 minutes.
What it’s about. On a South Sea island, Stella operates a hotel for her mother, who is constantly drunk on liquor smuggled by Shane, the principal trader and virtual dictator of the island. Dave Wade, exhausted from the heat, lands on the shore near the hotel and reports having escaped from a nearby cannibal island. Stella has her servants, Manua and Loru, care for him, but Shane, to whom she is married but with whom she has never lived, orders him taken to his house, intent on stealing his gold. In a drunken orgy, Shane takes the gold, provoking a fight in which Stella aids Wade. When Ma Blackney dies and Stella recovers the gold, she suggests they go to another island and establish a trading business; but because of a misunderstanding, Stella is kidnaped by the natives and taken to the cannibal island. Disregarding their differences, Wade and Shane join forces and go to the island; Shane sacrifices himself to stall the cannibals while Stella and Wade flee to the sea.
Who’s in it. Isle of Escape stars Monte Blue as Dave Wade, Myrna Loy as Moira, Betty Compson as Stella and Ivan F. Simpson as Judge, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Isle of Escape page.
If you liked it. Fans of Isle of Escape tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Isle of Escape (1930)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Isle of Escape change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Isle of Escape?
- Isle of Escape stars Monte Blue, Myrna Loy, Betty Compson, Ivan F. Simpson and Noah Beery.
- When was Isle of Escape released?
- Isle of Escape was released in 1930, with a runtime of about 60 minutes.