

The Adventures of Martin Eden
1942-02-26 · 87 min · ★ 8.0
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 FordMartin Eden
Claire TrevorConnie Dawson
Evelyn KeyesRuth Morley
Stuart ErwinJoe Dawson
Dickie MooreJohnny
Ian MacDonald'Butch' Raglan
Pierre WatkinAmos Morley
Frank ConroyCarl Brissenden
Rafaela Ottiano
Regina Wallace
Harry Tenbrook
Heinie Conklin
Nestor Paiva
Charles LaneMr. White
Blackie Whiteford
Charles HaltonMr. Cotton
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