Reap the Wild Wind (1942)

Clipper ships taking the shortest route between the Mississippi and the Atlantic often end up on the shoals of Key West in the 1840s. Salvaging the ships' cargos has become a lucrative ... See full summary »

Director:

Cecil B. DeMille

Writers:

Thelma Strabel (story), Alan Le May (screenplay),

Stars:

Ray Milland, John Wayne, Paulette Goddard

Won 1 Oscar. Another 2 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Ray Milland	...	Stephen Tolliver
John Wayne	...	Capt. Jack Stuart
Paulette Goddard	...	Loxi Claiborne
Raymond Massey	...	King Cutler
Robert Preston	...	Dan Cutler
Lynne Overman	...	Capt. Phillip Philpott
Susan Hayward	...	Cousin Drusilla Alston
Charles Bickford	...	Bully Brown
Walter Hampden	...	Cmmdre. Devereaux
Louise Beavers	...	Maum Maria
Martha O'Driscoll	...	Ivy Devereaux
Elisabeth Risdon	...	Mrs. Claiborne
Hedda Hopper	...	Aunt Henrietta Beresford
Victor Kilian	...	Mathias Widgeon
Oscar Polk	...	Salt Meat

Storyline

Clipper ships taking the shortest route between the Mississippi and the Atlantic often end up on the shoals of Key West in the 1840s. Salvaging the ships' cargos has become a lucrative business for two companies -- one headed by a feisty young woman. Then she falls in love with the captain of a wrecked ship while he recuperates at her home. She travels to Charleston and is charming to the man most likely to be head of the captain's company, thinking she will be able to get the captain the position he wants on the company's first steam ship.

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Plot Keywords:

ship | 1840s | florida keys | florida | lawyer | 

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Taglines:

CECIL B. DEMILLE'S MIGHTY SPECTACLE! Men Against Giant Sea Monster 50 Fathoms Down! (1954 poster)

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Genres:

Action | Adventure | Drama | Romance

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Certificate:

Approved

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

15 June 1942 (UK)

Also Known As:

Cecil B. DeMille's Reap the Wild Wind

Filming Locations:

20th Century Fox Studios - 10201 Pico Blvd., Century City, Los Angeles, California, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$4,000,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Paramount Pictures

Technical Specs

Runtime:

123 min

Sound Mix:

Mono (Western Electric Mirrophonic Recording)

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

During the filming of a fight scene with John Wayne, an accident cost actor 'Victor Kilian (I)' the use of one eye.

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Goofs

The second time Loxi talks to Jack, she points at him with the index finger of her left hand. In the next shot it is her right hand.

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Quotes

Loxi: Where is Captain Jack?
Capt. Phillip Philpott: He's on a diving job. He'll be back this afternoon
[chuckle]
Capt. Phillip Philpott: if his hat didn't leak!

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Connections

Referenced in Hollywood Hist-o-Rama: John Wayne (1961)

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Soundtracks

"'Tis But A Little Faded Flower"
(1860) (uncredited)
Music by John Rogers Thomas
Lyrics by Frederick Enoch
Adapted by Troy Sanders (1942)
Played on piano and sung by Martha O'Driscoll (dubbed)

User Reviews

Great Romantic Sea Adventure

I loved this movie. All the stars were at their peak. They looked so glamorous and young and vital in their careers. I loved Paulette Goddard.

In my personal opinion, she has been overlooked by so many. She was a wonderful beautiful star. Can't believe in the re-release they put Susan Hayward ahead of Paulette. Hayward had a very small part. Paulette was the star of the movie. It's not the first time they have put Goddard last. Too bad. I think she's terrific. She had the ability to do comedy as well as drama. And she was a very gorgeous woman. That wonderful laugh of hers.