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The Adventures of Martin Eden
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The Adventures of Martin Eden

1942-02-26 · 87 min · ★ 8.0

Adventure

Author writes about his experiences sailing at sea, struggles to get his work published.

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Directors
Sidney Salkow
Production companies
B.P. Schulberg Productions, Columbia Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Glenn FordGlenn FordMartin Eden
Claire TrevorClaire TrevorConnie Dawson
Evelyn KeyesEvelyn KeyesRuth Morley
Stuart ErwinStuart ErwinJoe Dawson
Dickie MooreDickie MooreJohnny
Ian MacDonaldIan MacDonald'Butch' Raglan
Pierre WatkinPierre WatkinAmos Morley
Frank ConroyFrank ConroyCarl Brissenden
Rafaela OttianoRafaela Ottiano
Regina WallaceRegina Wallace
Harry TenbrookHarry Tenbrook
Heinie ConklinHeinie Conklin
Nestor PaivaNestor Paiva
Charles LaneCharles LaneMr. White
Robert J. McDonald
Blackie WhitefordBlackie Whiteford
Charles HaltonCharles HaltonMr. Cotton
Byron FoulgerByron FoulgerSmithers

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