White Cargo (1942)
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.
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Writing:
Stars:
- Richard Thorpe
Writing:
- Leon Gordon
- Ida Vera Simonton
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Release Date: 1942-12-12
5.8/10
5.8/10
- Country: US
- Language: English
- Runtime: 88
Mr. Harry Witzel
The Doctor
The Reverend Dr. Roberts
Mr. Langford
Jim Fish
Tondelayo
Ted, First Mate of the Congo Queen
Darby
Mr. Worthing
Skipper of the Congo Queen
Wilbur Ashley
Umeela
Seaplane Pilot (uncredited)
Native Singer (uncredited)
Native Prisoner (uncredited)
