Contrarily Fay Wray wasn't in this quickfire sequel to the blockbuster. The story picks up with Carl Denham , again played by Robert Armstrong , on the run from people attempting to sue him for the damage wreaked by Kong. He and Captain Engelhorn attempt to make a living at shipping in the Far East and inevitably are persuaded to return to Skull Island by an old acquaintance , a villainous captain Helstrom who talks of treasure but really wants to seize their boat. Also on the voyage is a young singer Helene whose livelihood has been ruined by Helstrom .
Once on the island they meet up with a smaller gorilla that Denham, with a brave leap of logic , decides must be Kong's son. In a plot line stolen from Androcles and the Lion they help him out of as swamp and a mutually beneficial relationship develops.
It isn't a patch on the first film of course but given the time and budget constraints it isn't a bad film.
Helen Mack ( as Helene )
Sex : No
Death : Survives
Helen had the thankless task of stepping into Fay Wray's shoes but was attractive enough in her own way. Helen's real surname was McDougall and she had been a child star in the silent era. She later became a successful writer and producer in radio and the early days of television. She died of cancer in 1986 aged 72.
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