Overview

Three convicts escape from prison on Devil's Island just before Christmas and arrive at a nearby French colonial town. They go to the store of the Ducotels, the only store that gives supplies on credit. They initially intend to take advantage of them but have a change of heart after they find the family is in financial troubles.

Genres

Cast

Humphrey Bogart

Joseph

Aldo Ray

Albert

Peter Ustinov

Jules

Joan Bennett

Amelie Ducotel

Basil Rathbone

Andre Trochard

Leo G. Carroll

Felix Ducotel

John Baer

Paul Trochard

Gloria Talbott

Isabelle Ducotel

Lea Penman

Mme. Parole

John Smith

Medical Officer Arnaud

George Dee

Coachman (uncredited)

John George

Vendor (uncredited)