Trivia / Island of Lost Souls

• Actor-Inspired Element: Charles Laughton claimed that he based his Dr. Moreau appearance on that of his dentist.
• Banned in China: And in lots of other countries.
• The Cast Showoff: Charles Laughton already knew how to use a whip. He learned to use one for a previous stage role. His teacher was a London street performer.
• Disowned Adaptation: H. G. Wells disliked the film, feeling that the film's emphasis on horror overshadowed the novel's philosophical themes.
• Franchise Ownership Acquisition: Originally produced by Paramount, it has since been adopted into the Universal Horror pantheon
• Money, Dear Boy: Bela Lugosi took the role as Sayer of the Law solely for the money, as he was in the middle of a bankruptcy.

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