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The Captain Hates the Sea
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The Captain Hates the Sea

1934-11-02 · 93 min · ★ 6.4

Comedy

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.

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Directors
Lewis Milestone
Production companies
Columbia Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Victor McLaglenVictor McLaglenJunius P. Schulte
Wynne GibsonWynne GibsonMrs. Jeddock
Alison SkipworthAlison SkipworthMrs. Yolanda Magruder
John GilbertJohn GilbertSteve Bramley
Helen VinsonHelen VinsonJanet Grayson
Fred KeatingFred KeatingDanny Checkett
Leon ErrolLeon ErrolLayton
Walter ConnollyWalter ConnollyCaptain Helquist
Tala BirellTala BirellGerta Klangi
Walter CatlettWalter CatlettJoe Silvers
John WrayJohn WrayMr. Jeddock
Claude GillingwaterClaude GillingwaterJudge Griswold
Emily FitzroyEmily FitzroyMrs. Victoria Griswold
Donald MeekDonald MeekJosephus Bushmills
Luis AlberniLuis AlberniJuan Gilboa
Akim TamiroffAkim TamiroffGeneral Salazaro
Arthur TreacherArthur TreacherMajor Warringforth
Inez CourtneyInez CourtneyFlo
Curly HowardCurly HowardDrummer
Moe HowardMoe HowardSaxophonist & Violinist

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