The Captain Hates the Sea

1934

NR

1h 33m

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5.8/10
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Alcoholic newspaperman Steve Bramley boards the San Capador for a restful cruise, hoping to quit drinking and begin writing a book. Also on board are Steve's friend Schulte, a private detective hoping to nab criminal Danny Checkett with a fortune in stolen bonds. Steve begins drinking, all the while observing the various stories of other passengers on board, several of whom turn out not to be who they seem to be.

Writers

Wallace Smith(novel by)
Wallace Smith(screenplay by)
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Victor McLaglen
Junius P. Schulte
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Wynne Gibson
Mrs. Jeddock
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Alison Skipworth
Mrs. Yolanda Magruder
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John Gilbert
Steve Bramley
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Helen Vinson
Janet Grayson
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Fred Keating
Danny Checkett
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Walter Connolly
Captain Helquist
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Tala Birell
Gerta Klangi
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Walter Catlett
Joe Silvers
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John Wray
Mr. Jeddock
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Claude Gillingwater
Judge Griswold
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Emily Fitzroy
Mrs. Victoria Griswold
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Donald Meek
Josephus Bushmills
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Luis Alberni
Juan Gilboa
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Akim Tamiroff
General Salazaro
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Arthur Treacher
Major Warringforth

Writers

Wallace Smith(novel by)
Wallace Smith(screenplay by)

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Release date

November 2, 1934 (United States)

Country of origin

United States of America

Language

English

Production company

Columbia Pictures

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