Isle of Forgotten Sins (also known as Monsoon) is a 1943 adventure film directed by Edgar G. Ulmer and starring John Carradine, Gale Sondergaard, and Sidney Toler. The film is set in the South Pacific and follows a group of adventurers as they search for treasure on a remote island.

The film opens with the crew of a fishing boat led by Captain “Skipper” Larsen (Carradine) picking up a stranded woman named “Rusty” (Sondergaard) and her husband (Frank Fenton) from a life raft. Rusty and her husband reveal that they were on a yacht that was attacked by pirates and sunk. They were the only survivors and managed to escape with a map that leads to a treasure on a remote island.

Skipper and his crew, including a Chinese cook (Toler), set out with Rusty and her husband to find the treasure. Along the way, they encounter a violent storm and the treacherous waters of the South Pacific. They also encounter a group of criminals led by a man named “Blackie” (Veda Ann Borg), who are also after the treasure.

As they explore the island, Skipper and his crew face many obstacles and dangers, including traps set by the previous inhabitants of the island. Rusty and her husband also prove to be unreliable and untrustworthy, and Skipper must keep a watchful eye on them.

In the end, Skipper and his crew manage to find the treasure, but not before facing off against Blackie and her gang in a final showdown. The film ends with Skipper and Rusty sailing off into the sunset, with Rusty’s true motives still in question.

Isle of Forgotten Sins is a classic adventure film with plenty of action, suspense, and intrigue. The beautiful and exotic South Pacific setting adds to the film’s appeal, and the talented cast delivers strong performances throughout.

Directors:
Edgar G. Ulmer

Writer:
Edgar G. Ulmer, Raymond L. Schrock

Stars:
John Carradine, Gale Sondergaard, Sidney Toler

Sky Patrol is a 1939 film directed by Howard Bretherton and starring Lloyd Nolan, Robert Armstrong, and Ann Doran. The film tells the story of two aviators who team up to fight a gang of air pirates who are terrorizing the skies.

The film opens with two pilots, Tex Clark (Nolan) and Jim King (Armstrong), flying for the Sky Patrol, a private organization that provides air security for commercial airlines. They are on a routine flight when they receive a distress signal from a plane that has been hijacked by a gang of air pirates led by “The Black Ace.” Tex and Jim manage to rescue the passengers and bring the hijackers to justice.

But the Black Ace is not deterred and continues to terrorize the skies. He and his gang manage to steal a new invention, a remote-controlled bomber, from the military and plan to use it for their own nefarious purposes. Tex and Jim team up again, this time with the help of a female reporter (Doran), to track down the Black Ace and stop his plans before it’s too late.

The film features exciting aerial stunts and thrilling action sequences, as well as a touch of romance between Tex and the reporter. In the end, Tex and Jim manage to thwart the Black Ace’s plans and bring him to justice, ensuring that the skies are safe once again.

Directors:
Howard Bretherton

Writer:
George Waggner, Norton S. Parker, Hal Forrest

Stars:
John Trent, Marjorie Reynolds, Milburn Stone

“Call of the Yukon” is a 1938 adventure film directed by B. Reeves Eason and starring Richard Arlen, Beverly Roberts, and Lorna Gray.

The movie tells the story of Bob Mason (Richard Arlen), a pilot who is sent to the Yukon to retrieve a valuable cargo of furs from a remote trading post. Along the way, Bob meets Marie (Beverly Roberts), the daughter of the trading post owner, and the two quickly fall in love.

However, their romance is complicated by the presence of John Hudson (William C. McGann), a rival pilot who is also vying for Marie’s affections. As Bob and John compete for the cargo and Marie’s love, they face a number of dangers in the harsh wilderness of the Yukon, including treacherous weather, wild animals, and hostile natives.

The film features breathtaking footage of the Alaskan wilderness and thrilling action sequences, including a dramatic plane crash and a chase on dog sleds. In the end, Bob proves his courage and loyalty as he fights to protect Marie and the cargo from those who would do them harm. “Call of the Yukon” is a classic adventure film that captures the rugged beauty and perilous nature of the Yukon wilderness.

Directors:
B. Reeves Eason, John T. Coyle

Writer:
Gertrude Orr, Bill Peet, James Oliver Curwood

Stars:
Richard Arlen, Beverly Roberts, Lyle Talbot