An heiress and an uncertain protector race a murderous relative through a haunted island in pursuit of hidden gold.
Story Structure — 5 Plot Phases
Inheritance Beneath The Haunting
Rosalind inherits Pleasure Island, where haunted structures conceal an alleged cache of gold. Spring Gilbert reveals that he wants the treasure for himself and is willing to threaten Rosalind.
Key Events
Pleasure Island Inheritance — Rosalind inherits the South Seas island known as Pleasure Island. Characters: Rosalind JoyLocation: Pleasure Island
The Gold Rumor — A hidden cache of gold is allegedly buried on the island. Characters: Rosalind Joy, Spring GilbertLocation: Pleasure Island
Haunted Structures — The island contains several structures regarded as haunted. Characters: Rosalind JoyLocation: Haunted structures on Pleasure Island
Gilbert Claims The Gold — Spring Gilbert declares that he wants the island's gold for himself. Characters: Spring Gilbert, Rosalind JoyLocation: Pleasure Island
A Threat Against Rosalind — Gilbert says he will accept even Rosalind's death to obtain the treasure. Characters: Spring Gilbert, Rosalind JoyLocation: Pleasure Island
The Uncertain Protector
Jerry Fitzjames befriends Rosalind after escaping from a psychiatric hospital. He promises to protect her, but Rosalind doubts his sanity and reliability.
Key Events
Jerry Befriends Rosalind — Jerry Fitzjames meets Rosalind and becomes her friend. Characters: Jerry Fitzjames, Rosalind JoyLocation: Pleasure Island
Jerry's Recent Escape — Jerry has only recently escaped from a psychiatric hospital. Characters: Jerry FitzjamesLocation: Psychiatric hospital
Jerry Swears Protection — Jerry swears that he will protect Rosalind from the danger. Characters: Jerry Fitzjames, Rosalind JoyLocation: Pleasure Island
Rosalind Questions Jerry — Rosalind doubts Jerry's sanity despite his promise to protect her. Characters: Jerry Fitzjames, Rosalind JoyLocation: Pleasure Island
Race Through Haunted Grounds
Jerry and Rosalind race Gilbert to locate the hidden gold. Gilbert sets traps that turn the search into an escalating struggle for survival.
Key Events
The Treasure Race Begins — Jerry and Rosalind begin racing Gilbert to find the treasure. Characters: Jerry Fitzjames, Rosalind Joy, Spring GilbertLocation: Pleasure Island
Gilbert Sets Traps — Gilbert prepares several traps for Jerry and Rosalind. Characters: Spring Gilbert, Jerry Fitzjames, Rosalind JoyLocation: Pleasure Island
Dangerous Island Search — Jerry and Rosalind search the haunted structures while facing Gilbert's traps. Characters: Jerry Fitzjames, Rosalind JoyLocation: Haunted structures on Pleasure Island
Gilbert Pursues The Pair — Gilbert's pursuit keeps the treasure search focused on survival. Characters: Spring Gilbert, Jerry Fitzjames, Rosalind JoyLocation: Pleasure Island
Jerry Defends Rosalind — Jerry's protective commitment places him directly against Gilbert. Characters: Jerry Fitzjames, Rosalind Joy, Spring GilbertLocation: Pleasure Island
The Haunted Search Intensifies — The lovers continue searching the island's haunted locations for the cache. Characters: Jerry Fitzjames, Rosalind JoyLocation: Haunted structures on Pleasure Island
Gilbert's Closing Threat
Gilbert continues pursuing the pair while they search the haunted structures. The treasure hunt becomes a direct confrontation between the lovers and their threatening relative.
Key Events
The Haunted Search Intensifies — The lovers continue searching the island's haunted locations for the cache. Characters: Jerry Fitzjames, Rosalind JoyLocation: Haunted structures on Pleasure Island
Gilbert Closes In — Gilbert remains in pursuit as the search approaches its decisive stage. Characters: Spring Gilbert, Jerry Fitzjames, Rosalind JoyLocation: Pleasure Island
The Lovers Face The Threat — Jerry and Rosalind confront the danger created by Gilbert's pursuit. Characters: Jerry Fitzjames, Rosalind Joy, Spring GilbertLocation: Pleasure Island
The Spectral Intervention
The conflict reaches its climax as Jerry and Rosalind face Gilbert's danger. A spectral horseman aids the lovers at the end of their struggle.
Key Events
Spectral Aid Arrives — A spectral horseman aids Jerry and Rosalind in the final struggle. Characters: Jerry Fitzjames, Rosalind JoyLocation: Pleasure Island
Treasure Conflict Reaches Climax — The competing searchers reach the decisive confrontation over the gold. Characters: Jerry Fitzjames, Rosalind Joy, Spring GilbertLocation: Pleasure Island
The Lovers Are Aided — Jerry and Rosalind are aided by the spectral horseman at the end. Characters: Jerry Fitzjames, Rosalind JoyLocation: Pleasure Island
Story Breakdown
Island Inheritance — Rosalind inherits Pleasure Island and becomes connected to its alleged treasure.
Rosalind Gains Island — Rosalind Joy inherits the South Seas island known as Pleasure Island.
Gold Rumor Emerges — A hidden cache of gold is allegedly buried on the island.
Haunted Setting — The island's haunted structures make the treasure search dangerous and supernatural.
Haunted Structures — Pleasure Island contains several structures regarded as haunted.
Dangerous Search — The characters must search the island while facing fear and uncertainty.
Gilbert's Greed — Spring Gilbert's desire for the gold turns a family connection into a mortal threat.
Uncle Claims Treasure — Gilbert wants the island's gold for himself.
Death Threat — Gilbert declares that he will accept Rosalind's death to obtain the treasure.
Jerry's Uncertainty — Jerry offers protection while his recent escape from a psychiatric hospital makes Rosalind question him.
Hospital Escape — Jerry has only recently escaped from a psychiatric hospital.
The Treasure Race — Jerry and Rosalind compete with Gilbert to find the hidden gold first.
Lovers Search — Jerry and Rosalind race together to locate the treasure.
Gilbert Pursues — Gilbert remains their rival during the treasure hunt.
Traps And Pursuit — Gilbert transforms the race into a physical struggle by setting traps for the pair.
Traps Set — Gilbert sets several traps for Jerry and Rosalind.
Survival Pressure — The lovers must continue searching while facing Gilbert's dangerous obstacles.
Spectral Assistance — A spectral horseman aids Jerry and Rosalind during the final stage of the conflict.
Climactic Aid — The spectral horseman helps the pair in the end.
Final Struggle — The supernatural intervention arrives as the treasure conflict reaches its climax.
Rosalind Joy (Helen Foster) is an heiress who has inherited a South Seas island known as Pleasure Island. A hidden cache of gold is allegedly buried on the island, which has several haunted structures. Rosalind's uncle, Spring Gilbert (Al Ferguson), wants the gold for himself and declares he will stop at nothing, not even the death of his niece, to get it. Rosalind, meanwhile, is befriended by Jerry Fitzjames (Jack Dougherty), a playwright. Unfortunately, Jerry has only recently escaped from a psychiatric hospital. Although he swears to protect Rosalind, she doubts Jerry's sanity. The two lovers race against Uncle Gilbert (who has set several traps for them) to find the treasure. In the end, Rosalind and Jerry are aided by the "Phantom Rider," a spectral horseman.
