About this release
In this film, four coastal steamer passengers jump ship when a deadly bubonic plague breaks out. They steal a lifeboat and land on a remote Malayan island. As the four adapt themselves to the rigors of jungle life, but with their guide dead, the castaways are captured by hostile Islanders.
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Disc 1
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Four Frightened People (1934)
78 min
AdventureThrillerDrama
Malaya tropical island romantic love triangle adventure thriller, about a cruise ship where Bubonic plague breaks out. Four people are able to leave the ship in a tiny boat and make it to a desert island, where many adventures ensue and, of course, the two men fight over the beautiful young schoolteacher who is with them.
Credits
Director
Cecil B. DeMille
Writer
Bartlett Cormack
Lenore J. Coffee
Cast
Claudette Colbertas Judy Jones
Herbert Marshallas Arnold Ainger
Mary Bolandas Mrs. Mardick
William Garganas Stewart Corder
Leo Carrilloas Montague
Nella Walkeras Mrs. Ainger
Ethel Griffiesas Mrs. Ainger's Mother
Tetsu Komaias Native Chief
Chris-Pin Martinas Native Boatman
Joe De La Cruzas Native
Cinematographer
Karl Struss
Composer
John Leipold
Heinz Roemheld
Milan Roder
Karl Hajos
Editor
Anne Bauchens
Producer
Cecil B. DeMille
Release Details
- Packaging
- Blu-ray Case
Images
Catalogue Info
- Added by
- Matthew Simpson
- Date added
- June 20, 2026