White Cargo (1942)

White Cargo (1942)

"I am TONDELAYO" 1942-12-12 United States of America 88 Min. PG-13
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Overview

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.

Cast

Hedy Lamarr is Tondelayo
Tondelayo
Walter Pidgeon is Mr. Harry Witzel
Mr. Harry Witzel
Frank Morgan is The Doctor
The Doctor
Richard Carlson is Mr. Langford
Mr. Langford
Reginald Owen is Skipper of the Congo Queen
Skipper of the Congo Queen
Henry O'Neill is The Reverend Dr. Roberts
The Reverend Dr. Roberts
Bramwell Fletcher is Wilbur Ashley
Wilbur Ashley
Clyde Cook is Ted, First Mate of the Congo Queen
Ted, First Mate of the Congo Queen
Leigh Whipper is Jim Fish
Oscar Polk is Umeela
Richard Ainley is Mr. Worthing
Mr. Worthing