White Cargo
12/12/1942
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.
Movie Information
Hedy Lamarr
as Tondelayo
Walter Pidgeon
as Mr. Harry Witzel
Frank Morgan
as The Doctor
Richard Carlson
as Mr. Langford
Reginald Owen
as Skipper of the Congo Queen
Henry O'Neill
as The Reverend Dr. Roberts
Bramwell Fletcher
as Wilbur Ashley
Clyde Cook
as Ted, First Mate of the Congo Queen
Leigh Whipper
as Jim Fish
Oscar Polk
as Umeela
Darby Jones
as Darby
Richard Ainley
as Mr. Worthing
Jim Davis
as Seaplane Pilot (uncredited)
John Burton
as Jim Benson (uncredited)
Delos Jewkes
as Native Singer (uncredited)
Martin Wilkins
as Native Prisoner (uncredited)
Ed Allen
as Native Drug Seller (uncredited)
