Mutiny On the Bounty (1935): Dir: Frank Lloyd / Cast: Charles Laughton, Clark Gable, Franchot Tone, Mamo Clark, William Bambridge: Entertaining and provocative adventure film set in the late 1700's. It involves a ship, crew, and a rebellion that takes place when cruelty becomes the norm. Charles Laughton plays the menacing Captain William Bligh who administers extreme punishment on members of the crew. Clark Gable plays Lieutenant Fletcher Christian who takes offence to Bligh's methods of discipline and eventually leads a rebellion to take over the ship. Franchot Tone plays Roger Byam, a midshipman who finds himself divided between his loyalty to Bligh and his friendship to Fletcher. Once they dock on an island they encounter a large tribe including Mamo Clark as a female whom Christian romances and eventually has a child with. William Bambridge plays the tribal chief who welcomes the fleet onto the island. Director Frank Lloyd leads a tense story that involves survival amongst those whom we are associated with. There are scenes of whippings and drownings as well as crew members placed in shackles as Bligh instructs strict action over the slightest wrong. The production is rewarding and action explosive with great island scenery. All this accompanies a strong theme of harsh treatment to those assisting in prevailing this voyage to conclusion. Score: A+ / Writing: 100% / Themes: 100% / Acting: 100% / Directing: 100% / Visual: 100%
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