Comedy · United States of America · 1934 · 1h 33m

The Captain Hates the Sea

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Director
Lewis Milestone
Cast
Victor McLaglen as Junius P. Schulte Wynne Gibson as Mrs. Jeddock Alison Skipworth as Mrs. Yolanda Magruder John Gilbert as Steve Bramley Helen Vinson as Janet Grayson Fred Keating as Danny Checkett
Crew
Wallace Smith — Screenplay Wallace Smith — Novel
Tagline

THE PERFECT CAST - THE PERFECT PICTURE

Synopsis

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.

Mood & Themes
drinking
Key Collaborators
Lewis Milestone Director Wallace Smith Screenplay Wallace Smith Novel
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