In the credits, the film is said to have been directed by Cedric Gibbons, although much of the film (after the first few weeks) was actually directed by an uncredited Jack Conway.[All four major stars"" names, Bogart, Astor, George, and Lorre - in that order - appear on the second screen, following the film title.Byam was quickly entranced after meeting and falling in love with one of the beautiful Tahitian women, Tehani (Maria "Movita" Castaneda, who later married Marlon Brando!).Confused and horrified, Rod had apparently jumped through the window and fled to escape.The murder was reported to police - and although a razor was suspected as a weapon, nothing was found at the scene.Pendergast: "I consider myself a very lucky little lady...being engaged to Mr.Pendergast."All he while, he was amorously embracing her, caressing her, and fondly ouching her hands, arms, and shoulders - she vainly attempted to ignore his advances.