Ronald Colman plays Michel, a career thief who is sent to Devil's Island when the story begins. He has no complaints, as he did commit the crimes and he accepts his punishment. Perhaps this is why he was soon picked to be the Commandant's house boy. However, over time, he and the Commandant's wife become friendly....and neighbors begin talking about them and making all sorts of insinuations. When her husband hears about it, he decides to use his position to make Michel's life hell. Not surprisingly, this helps Michel to eventually try to escape.
This is a very good film with an exciting plot and neat sets. My only complaint is a small one...no one seems to have a French accent. The only one who tried an accent was Colman, though soon after he gave up and just sounded the way he normally does. Still, this is a minor quibble and the film is well worth seeing. One of the better ones of the year and this isn't much of a surprise considering Colman was such a fine actor.
This is a very good film with an exciting plot and neat sets. My only complaint is a small one...no one seems to have a French accent. The only one who tried an accent was Colman, though soon after he gave up and just sounded the way he normally does. Still, this is a minor quibble and the film is well worth seeing. One of the better ones of the year and this isn't much of a surprise considering Colman was such a fine actor.