Pandora and the Flying Dutchman
| Release Date: | Feb 1951 |
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| Genre: | Romance / Mystery / Fantasy / Drama |
| Awards: | 1 nomination |
| Cast: | James Mason (Hendrik van der Zee), Ava Gardner (Pandora Reynolds), Nigel Patrick (Stephen Cameron), Sheila Sim (Janet), Harold Warrender (Geoffrey Fielding), Mario Cabré (Juan Montalvo), Marius Goring (Reggie Demarest), John Laurie (Angus), Pamela Mason (Jenny (as Pamela Kellino)), Patricia Raine (Peggy), Margarita D'Alvarez (Senora Montalvo), La Pillina (Spanish dancer), Abraham Sofaer (Judge), Francisco Igual (Vicente), Guillermo Beltrán (Barman), Lilli Molnar (Geoffrey's housekeeper (as Lila Molnar)), Phoebe Hodgson (Dressmaker), Gabriel Carmona (Member of Montalvo's cuadrilla), Antonio Martín (Member of Montalvo's cuadrilla), Lolita Allergria (Singer, Zanba number (uncredited)), John Carew (Priest (uncredited)), Helen Cleverley ((uncredited)), Pepe de la Isla (Guitarist, Zambra number (uncredited)), Christiana Forbes (Nurse (uncredited)), Eddie Leslie (Doctor (uncredited)), Ricardo Valle ((uncredited)), Gerald Welsh ((uncredited)) |
Albert Lewin's interpretation of the legend of the Flying Dutchman. In a little spanish seaport named Esperanza, during the 30s, appears Hendrick van der Zee, the mysterious captain of a yacht (he is the only one aboard). Pandora is a beautiful woman (who men kill and die for). She's never really fallen in love with any man, but she feels very attracted by Hendrick... We are soon taught that Hendrick is the Flying Dutchman, this sailor of the 17th century that has been cursed by God to wander over the seas until the Doomsday... unless a woman is ready to die for him...