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"I am TONDELAYO"

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In Africa early in World War II, a British rubber plantation executive reminisces about his arrival in the Congo in 1910. He tells the story of a love-hate triangle involving Harry Witzel, an in-country station superintendent who'd seen it all, Langford, a new manager sent from England for a four-year stint, and Tondelayo, a siren of great beauty who desires silk and baubles. Witzel is gruff and seasoned, certain that Langford won't be able to cut it. Langford responds with determination and anger, attracted to Tondelayo because of her beauty, her wiles, and to get at Witzel. Manipulation, jealousy, revenge, and responsibility play out as alliances within the triangle shift.

Credits

White Cargo Cast

Name Character
Richard Carlson He was 30, 65 years old when he died as Mr. Langford
Walter Pidgeon He was 45, 87 years old when he died as Mr. Harry Witzel
Frank Morgan He was 52, 59 years old when he died as The Doctor
Hedy Lamarr She was 28, 85 years old when she died as Tondelayo
Reginald Owen He was 55, 85 years old when he died as Skipper of the Congo Queen
Richard Ainley He was 31, 56 years old when he died as Mr. Worthing
Darby Jones as Darby
Oscar Polk He was 42, 49 years old when he died as Umeela
Leigh Whipper He was 66, 98 years old when he died as Jim Fish
Clyde Cook He was 50, 116 years old when he died as Ted, First Mate of the Congo Queen
Henry O'Neill He was 51, 69 years old when he died as The Reverend Dr. Roberts

White Cargo Crew

Name Department
Harry Stradling Sr. as Director of Photography. He was 41 (68) years old when He died Camera
Victor Saville as Producer. He was 47 (83) years old when He died Production
Richard Thorpe as Director. He was 46 (95) years old when He died Directing
Fredrick Y. Smith as Editor. He was 39 (87) years old when He died Editing
Ida Vera Simonton as Novel. Writing
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"I am TONDELAYO"

  • Release day: Saturday, December 12, 1942
  • Runtime: 88 minutes