Mr. Robinson Crusoe

Mr. Robinson Crusoe

DOUG. FAIRBANKS in a Modern Comedy-Romance That Seethes With Laughs and Action!

1932 · 76 min · ★ 6.3 · Adventure, Comedy

Steve Drexel voluntarily strands himself on a deserted island on a bet. He intends to re-create civilization and carves a miniature city of 52nd Street and Park Avenue out of the jungle. Drexel is befriended by his dog, a native monkey, and a wild goat that is captured in one of his traps. He attempts to cultivate a native as his Man Friday from Robinson Crusoe, but fails as the native escape.

Directed by A. Edward Sutherland · Written by Douglas Fairbanks

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Douglas Fairbanks Steve Drexel
William Farnum William Belmont
Earle Browne Professor Carmichale
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