White Cargo is a 1942 film that was directed by Richard Thorpe and stars Hedy Lamarr and Walter Pidgeon. The film is set in Africa and is based on the play by Leon Gordon. The story is about a British man who runs a rubber plantation and is visited by his newly appointed wife. The wife is shocked to find that the plantation is run by a group of people who have a very primitive and sexual culture. The husband has to protect his wife from the dangers of the jungle, as well as the advances of the plantation workers.
White Cargo was a significant film in 1942 because it dealt with racial and sexual themes that were not often explored in Hollywood films at the time. It was considered to be a significant departure from the standard Hollywood fare and was praised by critics for its bold approach to the subject matter. The film was a commercial success and helped to establish Hedy Lamarr as a major star in Hollywood.
Here are some stunning behind-the-scene photos of Hedy Lamarr from the movie White Cargo.
