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The Captain Hates the Sea (1934)

93 min  -  Comedy  -   2 November 1934 (USA)
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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... See full summary »

Director:

Lewis Milestone

Writers:

Wallace Smith (novel), Wallace Smith (screenplay)

Stars:

Victor McLaglen, Wynne Gibson and Alison Skipworth
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Victor McLaglen Victor McLaglen ...
Junius P. Schulte
Wynne Gibson Wynne Gibson ...
Mrs. Jeddock
Alison Skipworth Alison Skipworth ...
Mrs. Yolanda Magruder
John Gilbert ...
Steve Bramley
Helen Vinson Helen Vinson ...
Janet Grayson
Fred Keating Fred Keating ...
Danny Checkett
Leon Errol Leon Errol ...
Layton
Walter Connolly Walter Connolly ...
Captain Helquist
Tala Birell Tala Birell ...
Gerta Klangi
Walter Catlett Walter Catlett ...
Joe Silvers
John Wray John Wray ...
Mr. Jeddock
Claude Gillingwater Claude Gillingwater ...
Judge Griswold
Emily Fitzroy Emily Fitzroy ...
Mrs. Victoria Griswold
Donald Meek Donald Meek ...
Josephus Bushmills
Luis Alberni Luis Alberni ...
Juan Gilboa
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Storyline

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. Written by Jim Beaver <jumblejim@prodigy.net>  

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Drinking | The Three Stooges | Alcohol | Beautiful Woman | Based On Novel

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Genres:

Comedy

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

A Farsa da Vida See more »

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Columbia Pictures Corporation See more »
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Sound Mix:

Mono (Western Electric Noiseless Recording)

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1
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Trivia

John Gilbert's final screen appearance. See more »

Goofs

Continuity: Right after the stern line is cast off, showing us the ship's starboard side is at dockside, the Captain (Walter Connolly) orders the helm, "Hard to starboard" - which would send the ship right back into the dock. See more »