Cheated out of his estate by his sadistic uncle, young Benjamin Blake goes to the South Seas to make his fortune so he can return to claim his birthright.Cheated out of his estate by his sadistic uncle, young Benjamin Blake goes to the South Seas to make his fortune so he can return to claim his birthright.Cheated out of his estate by his sadistic uncle, young Benjamin Blake goes to the South Seas to make his fortune so he can return to claim his birthright.
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- TriviaThis is the last film Frances Farmer made before the first (in October, 1942) of what would be a series of arrests, jailing and psychiatric confinements in both California and her home state of Washington, continuing until 1950. Her mother, Lillian, became her legal guardian from 1943-53. While she was facing those problems. she made another film in 1943, "I Escaped from the Gestapo". She returned to work in television and film in 1951.
- GoofsThe young Benjamin speaks with a British accent, but his adult self speaks with an American accent.
- Quotes
Sir Arthur Blake: Have you ever fought with your fists, Ben?
Benjamin Blake: Yes.
Sir Arthur Blake: I don't mean vulgar scuffling in the stables. I mean the rules of the prize ring.
Benjamin Blake: No, sir.
Sir Arthur Blake: Take off your coat, and your education will begin.
[as Ben is removing his coat, Sir Arthur suddenly punches him to the ground]
Sir Arthur Blake: Your first lesson - Never be taken unawares!
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Well, Power cannot stay at the manor to take the abuse forever, especially since the uncle seems intent on eventually killing him--beating him savagely and making up a story that Power attacked and tried to kill him! So, he runs off to sea and meets up with a friend, John Carradine --in one of his non-crazy or monster roles. Together they plan to jump ship, make their fortunes and return to England. Well, all this DOESN'T go exactly as planned and Power meets a beautiful native girl played pretty convincingly by Gene Tierney. What happens next I really don't want to divulge--it would spoil the film's many surprises. However, the film does have many twists and surprises--especially at the end and enough that it elevates this film above the norm and makes it very watchable--nearly earning it a score of 8.
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- Mar 11, 2007
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- Benjamin Blake
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- Honolulu, Hawaii, USA(background footage)
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- Runtime1 hour 38 minutes
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- 1.37 : 1