Hell Harbor (1930)

Anita Morgan, a spirited descendant of the infamous pirate Henry Morgan, languishes on a sun-drenched Caribbean island, her heart yearning for the vibrant energy of distant Havana. Life on the island is a blend of carefree vivacity and stifling monotony, a paradox that leaves Anita dreaming of an escape. Her world takes a sinister turn when her father, blinded by avarice, promises her hand in marriage to a local merchant, a man as swarthy as he is unsavory. In the midst of this turmoil, an American arrives on the island, his hands filled with money and his eyes seeking pearls. Anita finds herself drawn to him, a moth to a flame, their connection illuminating her dreary existence. But when she uncovers a nefarious plot to swindle the American out of his wealth and life, she resolves to thwart it. Caught between her yearning for freedom and the imminent danger looming over her newfound love, Anita must navigate a treacherous path. With the whispering winds of the Caribbean as her guide, she sets out on a daring mission to save the American, and in doing so, seize her chance for a life in Havana. The tale of Hell Harbor is one of passion, peril, and the pursuit of dreams, set against the backdrop of a world where the sun-kissed sands hold secrets as deep as the ocean itself.

Hell Harbor is a drama movie featuring Lupe Vélez.

Hell Harbor is currently streaming on TCM.