White Cargo 81 years old
"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.
Credits
White Cargo Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|---|
| Richard Carlson He was 30, 65 years old when he died | as Mr. Langford |
| Walter Pidgeon He was 45, 87 years old when he died | as Mr. Harry Witzel |
| Frank Morgan He was 52, 59 years old when he died | as The Doctor |
| Hedy Lamarr She was 28, 85 years old when she died | as Tondelayo |
| Reginald Owen He was 55, 85 years old when he died | as Skipper of the Congo Queen |
| Richard Ainley He was 31, 56 years old when he died | as Mr. Worthing |
| Darby Jones | as Darby |
| Oscar Polk He was 42, 49 years old when he died | as Umeela |
| Leigh Whipper He was 66, 98 years old when he died | as Jim Fish |
| Clyde Cook He was 50, 116 years old when he died | as Ted, First Mate of the Congo Queen |
| Henry O'Neill He was 51, 69 years old when he died | as The Reverend Dr. Roberts |
White Cargo Crew
| Name | Department |
|---|---|
| Harry Stradling Sr. as Director of Photography. He was 41 (68) years old when He died | Camera |
| Victor Saville as Producer. He was 47 (83) years old when He died | Production |
| Richard Thorpe as Director. He was 46 (95) years old when He died | Directing |
| Fredrick Y. Smith as Editor. He was 39 (87) years old when He died | Editing |
| Ida Vera Simonton as Novel. | Writing |
White Cargo (81 years)
"I am TONDELAYO"
- Release day: Saturday, December 12, 1942
- Runtime: 88 minutes