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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.

1942 |1h 28m |  Adventure, Drama

Cast

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Hedy Lamarr

Tondelayo

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Walter Pidgeon

Mr. Harry Witzel

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Frank Morgan

The Doctor

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Richard Carlson

Mr. Langford

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Reginald Owen

Skipper of the Congo Queen

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Henry O'Neill

The Reverend Dr. Roberts

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Bramwell Fletcher

Wilbur Ashley

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Clyde Cook

Ted, First Mate of the Congo Queen

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Leigh Whipper

Jim Fish

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Oscar Polk

Umeela

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Darby Jones

Darby

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Richard Ainley

Mr. Worthing

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Jim Davis

Seaplane Pilot (uncredited)

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Delos Jewkes

Native Singer (uncredited)

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Martin Wilkins

Native Prisoner (uncredited)

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Status

Released

Language

English

Budget

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