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onfilm.chicagoreader.com - : Back in 1957 this adaptation of Alec Waugh's novel about racial and sexual strife in the West Indies--written by Alfred Hayes and directed by Robert Rossen--was banned in most of the deep south because Harry Belafonte kisses or almost kisses Joan Fontaine. As far as I know, that's the only time anyone ever showed the slightest bit of excitement about this 'Scope melodrama. With James Mason, John Williams, Dorothy Dandridge, Joan Collins, and Michael Rennie. more...
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www.dvdtalk.com - : Island in the Sun is producer Darryl Zanuck's first production as an independent after his 1956 exit from the top roost at 20th Fox; it can boast lavish tropical locations graced with an enviable all-star cast. Unfortunately, its progressive ideas about race relations were compromised by the still-fierce realities of Hollywood production, which followed a conservative line as regards to 'mixing the races.' more...
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www.filmthreat.com - : Hailed in its day as being controversial and progressive in its view of interracial relations, Robert Rossen’s 1957 “Island in the Sun” seems unintentionally campy today. Film scholars tracing Hollywood’s perception of racial attitudes may find some historic value here, but contemporary viewers will only wind up with unexpected bursts of giggles. more...
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