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Mysterious Island (1951)

It is 1865 and Union prisoners use a military balloon to escape a Southern prison camp near the end of the Civil War. The balloon drifts for days and finally lands on a mysterious volcanic island with very unusual inhabitants. Also landing, in a better aircraft, is Rulu, a visitor from Mercury. She seeks a radio-active material that will enable her to manufacture an explosive that will destroy the world or, at least, the portion known as Earth in this 15 Chapter Serial from the 1950s.

  • Science Fiction
  • Adventure
  • Action
  • Fantasy

Top billed cast

  • Photo of Richard CraneRichard CraneCapt. Cyrus Harding
  • Photo of Marshall ReedMarshall ReedJack Pencroft
  • Photo of Karen RandleKaren RandleRulu of Mercury
  • Photo of Ralph HodgesRalph HodgesHerbert 'Bert' Brown
  • Photo of Gene RothGene RothPirate Capt. Shard
  • Photo of Hugh ProsserHugh ProsserGideon Spillet
  • Photo of Leonard PennLeonard PennCapt. Nemo
  • Photo of Terry FrostTerry FrostAyrton - The Wild Man
  • Photo of Rusty WescoattRusty WescoattMoley - Shard Henchman
  • Photo of Bernie HamiltonBernie HamiltonNeb

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