Island Of The Blue Dolphins(1964) May 2026

The story begins in 1835 on the island of Ghalas-at, where Karana's tribe, the Nicoleño, lives.

Directed by James B. Clark, the film stars Celia Kaye as Karana, a performance that earned her a Golden Globe for New Star of the Year. Island of the Blue Dolphins(1964)

Over nearly two decades, Karana builds a home of whale bones, hunts for food, and develops a deep respect for the island's wildlife, eventually vowing to only hunt when absolutely necessary for survival. The story begins in 1835 on the island

Finally, a ship arrives. Karana, now a woman, decides to trust the strangers and leaves her island home for a mission in Santa Barbara, accompanied by her pets. Film and Historical Context Over nearly two decades, Karana builds a home

The dog that played Rontu was the offspring of Spike, the dog from the classic film Old Yeller . Review of ISLAND OF THE BLUE DOLPHINS (1964) (Blu-ray)