Daniel Defoe's classic tale of survival is handsomely brought to the movies for the first time in this rarely seen 1927 film, produced by Rex Pictures, a division of Universal. M. A. Wetherell, who stars as Robinson Crusoe, produced, directed and adapted the story for the screen, admirably condensing a lengthy slow-moving novel into a taut, exciting screen adventure. The costumes and production values match the fine performances and all of the island sequences appear to have been shot outdoors, convincingly on location. Crusoe's improvised island apparel and makeshift architectural constructions are creatively and faithfully rendered.

The story of Dr. David Livingstone and his work in Africa to stop slavery and bring education to the locals.

The story of Dr. David Livingstone and his work in Africa to stop slavery and bring education to the locals.

Reconstruction of several battles which took place on the Somme.

'France, 1918. Armistice saves girl and pilot from death, but not Canadian agent.' (British Film Catalogue)

'France, 1918. Armistice saves girl and pilot from death, but not Canadian agent.' (British Film Catalogue)

A policeman recalls the events of the raid on Zeebrugge in 1918, and draws conclusions for Britain's peacetime policies.

A policeman recalls the events of the raid on Zeebrugge in 1918, and draws conclusions for Britain's peacetime policies.

Daniel Defoe's classic tale of survival is handsomely brought to the movies for the first time in this rarely seen 1927 film, produced by Rex Pictures, a division of Universal. M. A. Wetherell, who stars as Robinson Crusoe, produced, directed and adapted the story for the screen, admirably condensing a lengthy slow-moving novel into a taut, exciting screen adventure. The costumes and production values match the fine performances and all of the island sequences appear to have been shot outdoors, convincingly on location. Crusoe's improvised island apparel and makeshift architectural constructions are creatively and faithfully rendered.