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{{short description|1945 film by Terry O. Morse}}
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{{Infobox film
{{Infobox film
| name = Fog Island
| name = Fog Island

| image_size =
| image = Fog Island FilmPoster.jpeg
| image = Fog Island FilmPoster.jpeg
| caption =
| caption =
| director = [[Terry O. Morse]]
| director = [[Terry O. Morse]]
| producer = [[Terry O. Morse]] (associate producer)<br>[[Leon Fromkess]] (producer)
| producer = [[Terry O. Morse]] (associate producer)<br>Leon Fromkess (producer)
| writer = [[Pierre Gendron (actor)|Pierre Gendron]] (screenplay)<br>[[Bernadine Angus]] (play ''Angel Island'')
| writer = [[Pierre Gendron (actor)|Pierre Gendron]] (screenplay)<br>Bernadine Angus (play ''Angel Island'')
| narrator =
| narrator =
| starring = See below
| starring = See below
| music = [[Karl Hajos]]
| music = [[Karl Hajos]]
| cinematography = [[Ira H. Morgan]]
| cinematography = [[Ira H. Morgan]]
| editing = [[George McGuire]]
| editing = George McGuire
| distributor = [[Producers Releasing Corporation]]
| distributor = [[Producers Releasing Corporation]]
| released = 15 February 1945
| released = {{Film date|1945|02|15|United States}}
| runtime = 72 minutes
| runtime = 72 minutes
| country = United States
| country = United States
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'''''Fog Island''''' is a 1945 American mystery-suspense film directed by [[Terry O. Morse]]. The film stars [[B movie]] [[horror film]] regulars [[George Zucco]] and [[Lionel Atwill]]. It was based on the 1937 play ''Angel Island'' by Bernadine "Bernie" Angus.
'''''Fog Island''''' is a 1945 American mystery-suspense film directed by [[Terry O. Morse]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://catalog.afi.com/Catalog/moviedetails/24412?sid=b35c6081-fdc0-41f0-9a3a-a5d9e3cd50c2&sr=4.165624&cp=1&pos=0|title=AFI-Catalog|website=catalog.afi.com}}</ref> The film stars [[B movie]] [[horror film]] regulars [[George Zucco]] and [[Lionel Atwill]].<ref name=allmovie>{{cite web|url=https://www.allmovie.com/movie/fog-island-v18019|title=Fog Island (1945) - Terrell O. Morse - Synopsis, Characteristics, Moods, Themes and Related - AllMovie|website=AllMovie}}</ref> It was based on the 1937 play ''Angel Island'' by Bernadine "Bernie" Angus.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tcm.turner.com/tcmdb/title/21574/Fog-Island/screenplay-info.html|title=Fog Island (1945) - Screenplay Info - TCM.com|website=Turner Classic Movies}}</ref>


==Plot summary==
==Plot==
A recent ex convict named Leo Grainer (so-called in the credits, but in fact referred to as Grainger throughout) lives secluded on Fog Island with the daughter of his murdered wife. Seeking to learn who murdered her, and to exact revenge on those who framed him and destroyed his business, he invites his former associates to his creepy island mansion on the pretext he may share a hidden fortune with them.
A recent ex convict named Leo Grainer lives secluded on Fog Island with the daughter of his murdered wife. Seeking to learn who murdered her, and to exact revenge on those who framed him and destroyed his business, he invites his former associates to his creepy island mansion on the pretext he may share a hidden fortune with them.


Prior to their arrival he rigs the mansion with secret passages and a trap. Then, once his guests arrive, he gives each a clue, including his step daughter and butler. This successfully pits everyone against the others and plays on their greed. What then transpires is conflict, revealed mysteries, sudden death, and an unlikely resolution.
Prior to their arrival he rigs the mansion with secret passages and a trap. Then, once his guests arrive, he gives each a clue, including his step daughter and butler. This successfully pits everyone against the others and plays on their greed. What then transpires is conflict, revealed mysteries, sudden death, and an unlikely resolution.


==Cast==
==Cast==
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*[[George Zucco]] as Leo Grainer
*[[Lionel Atwill]] as Alec Ritchfield
*[[Lionel Atwill]] as Alec Ritchfield
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*[[George Zucco]] as Leo Grainer
*[[Jerome Cowan]] as Kavanaugh
*[[Jerome Cowan]] as Kavanaugh
*[[Sharon Douglas]] as Gail
*[[Sharon Douglas]] as Gail
*[[Veda Ann Borg]] as Sylvia
*[[Veda Ann Borg]] as Sylvia
*[[John Whitney (actor)|John Whitney]] as Jeff
* John Whitney as Jeff
*[[Jacqueline deWit]] as Emiline Bronson
*[[Jacqueline deWit]] as Emiline Bronson
*[[Ian Keith]] as Dr. Lake
*[[Ian Keith]] as Dr. Lake
*[[George Lloyd (actor)|George Lloyd]] as Allerton - Butler
*[[George Lloyd (actor)|George Lloyd]] as Allerton - Butler

==Production==
The rights to the play on which the film was based had been sold by ''[[The New York World-Telegram]]'' for $30,000. But, this is highly suspect as it became a [[Producers Releasing Corporation|PRC Release]] and the studio would only give less than $200 to writers for the final script. The film's sets were designed by the [[art director]] [[Paul Palmentola]].


==Soundtrack==
==Soundtrack==
* Sharon Douglas and Karl Hajos - "Liebestraum (Love's Dream)" by [[Franz Liszt]]
* Sharon Douglas and Karl Hajos - "Liebestraum (Love's Dream)" by [[Franz Liszt]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://catalog.afi.com/Catalog/PersonDetails/92078|title=AFI-Catalog|website=catalog.afi.com}}</ref>

==Critical reception==
[[Allmovie]] noted "An early low-budget spin on ''[[And Then There Were None|Ten Little Indians]]''," calling it "cheap but entertaining."<ref name=allmovie/>

==References==
{{Reflist}}


==External links==
==External links==
{{commons category}}
{{Commons category|Fog Island}}
{{Wikiquote}}
*{{IMDb title|id=0037711|title=Fog Island}}
*{{IMDb title|id=0037711|title=Fog Island}}
*{{Internet Archive film|id=Fog_island_1945|name=Fog Island}}
*{{Internet Archive film|id=Fog_island_1945|name=Fog Island}}
*{{TCMDb title|21574|Fog Island}}
*[https://archive.org/stream/variety158-1945-04#page/n75/mode/1up Review of film] at ''Variety''


{{Terry O. Morse}}
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Latest revision as of 18:16, 6 October 2024

Fog Island
Directed byTerry O. Morse
Written byPierre Gendron (screenplay)
Bernadine Angus (play Angel Island)
Produced byTerry O. Morse (associate producer)
Leon Fromkess (producer)
StarringSee below
CinematographyIra H. Morgan
Edited byGeorge McGuire
Music byKarl Hajos
Distributed byProducers Releasing Corporation
Release date
  • February 15, 1945 (1945-02-15) (United States)
Running time
72 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Fog Island is a 1945 American mystery-suspense film directed by Terry O. Morse.[1] The film stars B movie horror film regulars George Zucco and Lionel Atwill.[2] It was based on the 1937 play Angel Island by Bernadine "Bernie" Angus.[3]

Plot

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A recent ex convict named Leo Grainer lives secluded on Fog Island with the daughter of his murdered wife. Seeking to learn who murdered her, and to exact revenge on those who framed him and destroyed his business, he invites his former associates to his creepy island mansion on the pretext he may share a hidden fortune with them.

Prior to their arrival he rigs the mansion with secret passages and a trap. Then, once his guests arrive, he gives each a clue, including his step daughter and butler. This successfully pits everyone against the others and plays on their greed. What then transpires is conflict, revealed mysteries, sudden death, and an unlikely resolution.

Cast

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Production

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The rights to the play on which the film was based had been sold by The New York World-Telegram for $30,000. But, this is highly suspect as it became a PRC Release and the studio would only give less than $200 to writers for the final script. The film's sets were designed by the art director Paul Palmentola.

Soundtrack

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  • Sharon Douglas and Karl Hajos - "Liebestraum (Love's Dream)" by Franz Liszt.[4]

Critical reception

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Allmovie noted "An early low-budget spin on Ten Little Indians," calling it "cheap but entertaining."[2]

References

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  1. ^ "AFI-Catalog". catalog.afi.com.
  2. ^ a b "Fog Island (1945) - Terrell O. Morse - Synopsis, Characteristics, Moods, Themes and Related - AllMovie". AllMovie.
  3. ^ "Fog Island (1945) - Screenplay Info - TCM.com". Turner Classic Movies.
  4. ^ "AFI-Catalog". catalog.afi.com.
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