Island in the Sun (1957) Movie Subtitles

1 00:03:21,301 --> 00:03:24,429 The island of Santa Marta is not very much different... 2 00:03:24,537 --> 00:03:27,836 from any of the other smaller islands in the Caribbean. 3 00:03:27,941 --> 00:03:31,240 Towering mountains, white gold beaches... 4 00:03:31,344 --> 00:03:35,838 coconut palms and hot tropical sun. 5 00:03:37,217 --> 00:03:40,084 It has a population of about 100,000... 6 00:03:40,186 --> 00:03:43,519 9/10ths of it colored or of mixed blood. 7 00:03:43,623 --> 00:03:47,081 Its main industry is raising sugar, copra, cocoa... 8 00:03:47,193 --> 00:03:49,093 and exporting them. 9 00:03:49,195 --> 00:03:51,095 Originally a French Island... 10 00:03:51,197 --> 00:03:55,031 its laborers were brought in slave ships from the Gold Coast of Africa... 11 00:03:55,134 --> 00:03:57,568 four and a half centuries ago. 12 00:03:57,670 --> 00:04:01,470 And now it is a British Crown Colony. 13 00:04:01,574 --> 00:04:04,168 Well, that about sums up all the facts you'll find... 14 00:04:04,277 --> 00:04:06,745 in the tourist guides, Mr. Bradshaw. 15 00:04:06,846 --> 00:04:10,577 Of course, as a journalist, you'll want to see as much of our island as possible. 16 00:04:10,683 --> 00:04:14,278 If you're in doubt about anything, get in touch with Colonel Whittingham here. 17 00:04:14,387 --> 00:04:16,878 Nothing like being on the right side of the police, eh, Colonel? 18 00:04:16,990 --> 00:04:18,890 - Quite so. - Denis. 19 00:04:18,992 --> 00:04:21,426 - Sir? - Have you arranged for Mr. Bradshaw's hotel? 20 00:04:21,527 --> 00:04:24,587 - The St. James. - Good. Very comfortable, the St. James. 21 00:04:24,697 --> 00:04:27,894 - Excellent bar. - I don't drink, sir. 22 00:04:28,001 --> 00:04:29,969 - Oh. - Doctor's orders. 23 00:04:30,069 --> 00:04:31,969 Pity. 24 00:04:32,071 --> 00:04:35,199 - Well, we'll be seeing you this afternoon at the reception. - Thank you, Your Excellency. 25 00:04:35,308 --> 00:04:37,469 Oh, Your Excellency, just one more question. 26 00:04:37,577 --> 00:04:41,445 I'm very interested in the new constitution that's being given to the islands. 27 00:04:41,547 --> 00:04:45,984 Do you think the West Indian is ready to govern himself? 28 00:04:46,085 --> 00:04:48,849 When you get to know the island better, Mr. Bradshaw... 29 00:04:48,955 --> 00:04:52,118 I shall be glad to discuss it with you. 30 00:04:52,225 --> 00:04:54,125 Good day, sir. 31 00:04:59,666 --> 00:05:03,625 Is there much discontent in the islands, Colonel? 32 00:05:03,736 --> 00:05:06,398 Crime's my business, Mr. Bradshaw, not politics. 33 00:05:39,038 --> 00:05:40,938 Sylvia? 34 00:05:42,475 --> 00:05:44,375 Sylvia. 35 00:05:45,478 --> 00:05:47,378 Sylvia? 36 00:05:49,649 --> 00:05:51,549 Sylvia? 37 00:06:33,159 --> 00:06:36,287 - Bye, Mavis. See you later. - Bye. 38 00:06:36,396 --> 00:06:39,331 - Want some help? - Yes. 39 00:06:39,432 --> 00:06:41,900 Well, call somebody. 40 00:06:45,405 --> 00:06:48,101 Maxwell, how nice. I didn't expect you until later. 41 00:06:50,209 --> 00:06:52,939 - I won't be a minute. - I'll wait. 42 00:06:55,314 --> 00:06:57,214 Please, dear. I'm hot and sticky. 43 00:07:01,220 --> 00:07:04,712 - Did you see your father? - We lunched at the club. 44 00:07:04,824 --> 00:07:07,520 Mother's coming back tomorrow from Barbados. My sister tell you? 45 00:07:07,627 --> 00:07:10,221 - Oh, there you are. - Here are the towels. 46 00:07:10,329 --> 00:07:12,661 Thanks, dear. Well, I'm off for a shower. 47 00:07:12,765 --> 00:07:14,824 Tell Mavis we'll see her at H.E.'s party. 48 00:07:14,934 --> 00:07:16,834 Okay. 49 00:07:20,640 --> 00:07:23,837 - How was the beach? - Oh, fun. 50 00:07:23,943 --> 00:07:28,403 - Anybody there I know? - Oh, you know, the usual bunch. 51 00:07:28,514 --> 00:07:30,505 What time's the party at Government House? 52 00:07:30,616 --> 00:07:32,751 The invitation said 5:30. 53 00:07:36,856 --> 00:07:39,950 - Anything wrong? - What? 54 00:07:40,059 --> 00:07:42,493 Well, you've a very odd look. 55 00:07:42,595 --> 00:07:45,758 You haven't changed to smoking Egyptian cigarettes, have you? 56 00:07:45,865 --> 00:07:49,266 - No. Why? - You better run along. 57 00:07:49,368 --> 00:07:51,393 You gonna meet Mother at the plane tomorrow? 58 00:07:51,504 --> 00:07:54,166 No, Daddy's going. Why don't you go with him? 59 00:07:54,273 --> 00:07:57,037 - She'd prefer to have you. - Well- 60 00:07:57,143 --> 00:07:59,941 - Tell Sylvia that I'll see her later. - Mm-hmm. 61 00:08:20,766 --> 00:08:22,859 - Is that you, darling? - Yes. 62 00:08:26,138 --> 00:08:28,800 We'll have to hurry. What time did the invitation say? 63 00:08:28,908 --> 00:08:31,900 5:30. Do we have to go? 64 00:08:32,011 --> 00:08:35,208 - I'd rather stay out here at Belfontaine. - We can't very well not go. 65 00:08:35,314 --> 00:08:37,214 After all, it's protocol. 66 00:08:37,316 --> 00:08:41,013 Besides, it's a party to welcome Lord Templeton's only son and heir. 67 00:08:41,120 --> 00:08:43,020 - What's his name? - Who? 68 00:08:43,122 --> 00:08:46,614 - The governor's son. - Euan, I think. 69 00:08:46,726 --> 00:08:48,956 I saw his picture in the Tatler. 70 00:08:49,061 --> 00:08:52,087 Pass me a tissue, would you, darling? 71 00:08:52,198 --> 00:08:54,632 He's been stationed in the Middle East for the last 18 months. 72 00:08:54,734 --> 00:08:58,033 This will be a holiday for him. He's going up to Oxford in the autumn. 73 00:08:58,137 --> 00:09:00,037 You seem to know a great deal about him. 74 00:09:00,139 --> 00:09:02,039 Well, you know the island. 75 00:09:02,141 --> 00:09:05,770 A male-young, white, unmarried, titled and comparatively rich- 76 00:09:05,878 --> 00:09:08,438 Good heavens. What else do you think the girls would talk about? 77 00:09:09,715 --> 00:09:12,775 - Darling, you're not jealous, are you? - A bit. 78 00:09:12,885 --> 00:09:16,878 - Whatever of? - Anybody with all those virtues. 79 00:09:18,858 --> 00:09:22,191 That's the penalty for being so much in love with you. 80 00:09:22,295 --> 00:09:24,627 That's sweet. 81 00:09:24,730 --> 00:09:26,789 Anybody out at the house today? 82 00:09:28,100 --> 00:09:31,797 - Out at the house? - While I was in town. 83 00:09:31,904 --> 00:09:34,464 No, not that I know of. 84 00:09:34,574 --> 00:09:37,134 - Why? - I just wondered. 85 00:09:38,945 --> 00:09:41,743 Darling, you must get dressed. We'll never get to the party. 86 00:10:16,816 --> 00:10:18,750 Mrs. de Voeux. 87 00:10:20,386 --> 00:10:22,547 Mrs. de Voeux is matron of our hospital. 88 00:10:22,655 --> 00:10:25,681 Her son also captains our best cricket team. My son, Euan. 89 00:10:25,791 --> 00:10:29,420 I know exactly how young Templeton feels. 90 00:10:29,528 --> 00:10:31,758 Eighteen months military duty in the Middle East. 91 00:10:31,864 --> 00:10:35,129 Desert, fleas, not a woman in miles. 92 00:10:35,234 --> 00:10:37,134 How do you do? 93 00:10:37,236 --> 00:10:39,704 How are you? 94 00:10:42,141 --> 00:10:44,371 No need for you to stand guard, my boy. 95 00:10:44,477 --> 00:10:47,310 I'll hold the fort. You start campaigning. 96 00:10:47,413 --> 00:10:49,313 Thank you, sir. 97 00:10:54,320 --> 00:10:57,778 Oh, no, no. I can't go in. I haven't been invited. 98 00:10:57,890 --> 00:11:01,348 I can't crash a party at Government House. 99 00:11:01,460 --> 00:11:05,191 But you can... if you're with David Boyeur. 100 00:11:05,297 --> 00:11:08,232 I'll say you're my cousin. What difference does it make? 101 00:11:08,334 --> 00:11:11,531 It makes a difference to me. If I go in, I go in as Margot Seaton. 102 00:11:11,637 --> 00:11:14,629 If I have to leave, I'll leave as Margot Seaton. 103 00:11:14,740 --> 00:11:17,470 That's all right with me, if that's the way you want it. 104 00:11:17,576 --> 00:11:19,908 Well, it may get you into trouble with the governor. 105 00:11:21,113 --> 00:11:23,980 Me? Trouble with the governor? 106 00:11:24,083 --> 00:11:27,280 Templeton needs me much more than I need him. 107 00:11:27,386 --> 00:11:29,650 Do you really want me to go? 108 00:11:29,755 --> 00:11:32,690 Yes, I do. You're an idiot to be afraid of those people up there. 109 00:11:32,792 --> 00:11:34,692 What for? 110 00:11:34,794 --> 00:11:36,694 Do you mind getting out of the driveway? 111 00:11:40,199 --> 00:11:42,099 We're going in. 112 00:11:42,201 --> 00:11:45,568 All right. But I warn you, you may regret it. 113 00:11:51,577 --> 00:11:53,477 What do representative girls in their early 20s... 114 00:11:53,579 --> 00:11:55,479 drink at the beach in Santa Marta, Colonel? 115 00:11:55,581 --> 00:11:58,516 - Rum swizzles, I believe. - Rum swizzles? 116 00:11:58,617 --> 00:12:03,145 Tomorrow afternoon then? With a thermos full of rum swizzles. 117 00:12:04,890 --> 00:12:06,881 Excuse me. There's my father. 118 00:12:17,002 --> 00:12:18,902 Ah, there you are. 119 00:12:19,004 --> 00:12:21,939 I was beginning to think my secretary had forgotten to invite you. 120 00:12:22,041 --> 00:12:25,010 - Your Excellency, Miss Margot Seaton. - How do you do? 121 00:12:25,111 --> 00:12:27,011 Will you excuse me? 122 00:12:27,113 --> 00:12:29,809 There's an American journalist here I'd like you to meet. 123 00:12:29,915 --> 00:12:32,076 I'm sure you've explained how dangerous I **. 124 00:12:32,184 --> 00:12:35,312 Of course. Our...