Wake of the Red Witch (1948)

[Greg C.]

Cast:

John Wayne ... Capt. Ralls
Gail Russell ... Angelique Desaix
Gig Young ... Samuel 'Sam' Rosen
Adele Mara ... Teleia Van Schreeven
Luther Adler ... Mayrant Ruysdaal Sidneye
Eduard Franz ... Harmenszoon Van Schreeven
Grant Withers ... Capt. Wilde Youngeur
Henry Daniell ... Jacques Desaix
Paul Fix ... Antonio 'Ripper' Arrezo

[neferetus]

Believe it or not, I just saw WAKE OF THE RED WITCH for the very first time tonight on Turner Classic Movies. Set in the early 1860s, John Wayne stars as a 19th century sea captain out for revenge against a wealthy shipping magnate (Luther Adler).

Although the lovely Gail Russell shares top billing in this South Seas treasure hunt adventure, her appearence on the screen is all too brief. The love scenes between Miss Russell and the Duke however rate among Wayne's best.

[neferetus]

[Lenweby]

A different sort of film for John Wayne!