Maureen O’Hara is a beautiful damsel in distress who must contend with the madness of the evil Squire Pengallon, the chief of a band of cut throats who lures ships onto the rocks in Victorian times. The opening of the film sets the tone: a “Jamaica Inn” sign half in gloom buffeted by wind and rain. Charles Laughton is memorable as the evil Squire. Rated: PG
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ACMI Identifier
324083
Language
English
Subject categories
Courtroom, Crime, Espionage & Thrillers
Courtroom, Crime, Espionage & Thrillers → Thrillers
Feature films → Feature films - Great Britain
Literature → English literature - Film and video adaptations
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Sound
Colour
Black and White
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VHS; Access Print (Section 1)