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C
Average
MASTER SCORE 51.0 / 100
1942·Adventure / Drama·1h 28m

WHITE CARGO

“"I am TONDELAYO"”

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.

Above the Line
Richard Thorpe·DirectorLeon Gordon·ScreenplayIda Vera Simonton·NovelHarry Stradling Sr.·Director of PhotographyBronislau Kaper·Original Music ComposerFredrick Y. Smith·Editor
Cast
Hedy Lamarr·TondelayoWalter Pidgeon·Mr. Harry WitzelFrank Morgan·The DoctorRichard Carlson·Mr. LangfordReginald Owen·Skipper of the Congo QueenHenry O'Neill·The Reverend Dr. RobertsBramwell Fletcher·Wilbur AshleyClyde Cook·Ted, First Mate of the Congo QueenLeigh Whipper·Jim FishOscar Polk·Umeela
Full Crew
(14 credits)
Directing· 2
Richard Thorpe·DirectorAl Jennings·Assistant Director
Writing· 3
Leon Gordon·ScreenplayIda Vera Simonton·NovelLeon Gordon·Theatre Play
Camera· 2
Harry Stradling Sr.·Director of PhotographyClarence Sinclair Bull·Still Photographer
Editing· 1
Fredrick Y. Smith·Editor
Sound & Music· 2
Bronislau Kaper·Original Music ComposerDaniele Amfitheatrof·Original Music Composer
Art & Design· 3
Cedric Gibbons·Art DirectionEdwin B. Willis·Set DecorationJack Dawn·Makeup Designer
Production· 1
Victor Saville·Producer
By the Numbers
51.0
OF 100
Master Score
6.0
OF 10
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Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

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Dominant Palette
3 colors
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#E9497B
#FFFFFF
Mood
Seductive, Dramatic
Composition
Split
Era
1940s
Visual Style
Illustrated

“The poster features a large illustration of a woman in a two-piece outfit, sitting with her legs crossed and arms resting on her knees, looking directly at the ”

romancedrama
Key Elements
Bikini TopShortsJewelryAnklets
Atmosphere
Vibrant
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Abstract
Design Score
7/10
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