Pidgin Island (1916): cast, story & where to watch
1916 · Film
Released in 1916, Pidgin Island is a romance film directed by Fred J. Balshofer, running about 50 minutes.
What it’s about. John Cranford is a U.S. customs agent dedicated to stem the activities of a gang of opium smugglers. After successfully closing the case, Cranford takes a vacation on Pidgin Island, near Kingston, Ontario. Here he meets the beautiful Diana Wynne, whose mysterious behavior both fascinates and attracts him. It turns out that Diana is herself a secret service agent, bent on trapping notorious pearl smuggler Michael Smeed.
Who’s in it. Pidgin Island stars Harold Lockwood as John Cranford, May Allison as Diana Wynne, Pomeroy Cannon as Michael Smead and Lester Cuneo as Donald Smead, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Pidgin Island page.
If you liked it. Fans of Pidgin Island tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Your Name., Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge and Cinema Paradiso.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Pidgin Island (1916)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Pidgin Island change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Pidgin Island?
- Pidgin Island stars Harold Lockwood, May Allison, Pomeroy Cannon, Lester Cuneo and Fred L. Wilson.
- When was Pidgin Island released?
- Pidgin Island was released in 1916, with a runtime of about 50 minutes.