Product Details

• Actors: Douglas Fairbanks Sr., William Farnum
• Directors: A. Edward Sutherland
• Format: NTSC
• Region: All Regions
• Studio: Synergy Ent
• DVD Release Date: May 15, 2007
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B000QTD6N8
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #22,584 in Movies & TV (See Bestsellers in Movies & TV)

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Product Description
While sailing in the Pacific, Steve Drexel (Douglas Fairbanks Sr.), a wealthy yachtsman, bets his friends that he can swim ashore a deserted island with nothing but a toothbrush and, after one year, can be found by them to be living a comfortable lifestyle. After the bet is accepted, Drexel and his dog arrive on a South Seas island and set up an amazing home, through the use of some incredible hand-made devices and the training of some local animals. To complicate the situation, a native woman arrives on the island, trying to escape from an arranged marriage, with her relatives in pursuit.

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Fairbanks' Last Hurrah, October 2, 2007

By	Scott Rivers (Los Angeles, CA USA) - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)

Most of Douglas Fairbanks' sound films were rather dismal affairs - indicating his lack of enthusiasm for talkies. However, "Mr. Robinson Crusoe" (1932) recaptures some of the old spirit. In this lighthearted romp, Doug bets that he can survive on a deserted South Seas island for an entire year. Displaying remarkable ingenuity, he creates a tropical Park Avenue. For his penultimate film, Fairbanks performs a few memorable stunts amid the breathtaking Tahitian locales. "Mr. Robinson Crusoe" also benefits from A. Edward Sutherland's breezy direction and Alfred Newman's evocative score. No match for Doug's silent classics, but pleasurable escapism.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fairbank's last film...and an underrated family film classic., December 5, 2008

By	James Simpson "James Simpson" (USA) - See all my reviews

Fairbanks last film is also one of the most entertaining he ever made.

The premise is a cute one:Fairbanks bets his rich friends that he can survive on a deserted island for an entire year on just his own creative ingenuity.

It's not believable,but that's not the point either.
This is escapist fantasy and it's a darn infectious one,too!

Fairbainks constructs a ridiculous tree house for himself with all the "modern" conveniences(circa.1932) including a radio(!) and help from his pet Monkey,Parrot, and Dog,the only other companion that joined him on the island.

Eventually he comes across a beautiful woman that ran away from her tribe that predictably falls for cool guy,Fairbanks.
However,her tribe and some other not so friendly natives from neighboring islands decide to invade.

What I love about this film is how it does not have to resort to violence to solve this problem,and it ends on a fun,happy note with Fairbanks returning to home with his pets and his girl.

And he sure gets that native chick a great job!

Absolutely harmless film that is truly feel good,especially in this pessimistic age,reccomended for the film buff who needs something to smile about.

Note:Unfortunately,my five star review JUST refers to the film and not the DVD,which is mediocre,with terrible quality.
I hope that someone decides to release a better print of this in the future.
Also...where are the chapter selections?