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Gow the Head Hunter
Also known as Cannibal Island in the USA
(1928) United States of America
B&W : Feature film
Directed by Captain E.A. Salisbury (Edward A. Salisbury)

Cast: Captain E.A. Salisbury (Edward A. Salisbury) [himself]

Salisbury Productions production. / Cinematography by Merian C. Cooper and Ernest B. Schoedsack. / Released 24 December 1928. / Standard 35mm spherical 1.33:1 format. / Originally released as four separate short films in the early 1920s, the film was compiled for presentation with live narration by William Peck. Peck recorded his narration for the first sound film rerelease of the film in 1931. The film was rereleased in the USA as Cannibal Island in 1956.

Documentary.

Survival status: Print exists [35mm positive (1956 Cannibal Island rerelease version)].

Current rights holder: Public domain [USA].

Listing updated: 18 August 2012.

References: Film viewing : Website-IMDb.

Home video: Blu-ray Disc.