Sea Spoilers (1936): cast, story & where to watch
1936 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 1936, Sea Spoilers is a drama, mystery and romance film directed by Frank R. Strayer, running about 63 minutes. “He's DYNAMITE” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Bob Randall, temporarily in command of the Coast Guard vessel Niobe, expects a promotion and the captaincy of his ship. Instead, he is replaced by Lieutenant Mays, son of the area commander. Mays is afflicted with a fear of the sea, although he has served well in Coast Guard aviation. His father, however, thinks Mays can overcome his fear by taking command of the Niobe. When seal poachers kidnap Bob Randall's girlfriend Connie, Bob and Mays disagree about the proper means of rescuing her and capturing the seal poachers. When Mays's inexperience and phobia foil their attempts at rescue, Bob comes up with his own plan.
Who’s in it. Sea Spoilers stars John Wayne as Bob Randall, Nan Grey as Connie Dawson, William Bakewell as Lieut. Commander Mays and Fuzzy Knight as Hogan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, Sea Spoilers has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Sea Spoilers page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sea Spoilers tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Sea Spoilers (1936)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Sea Spoilers change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Sea Spoilers worth watching?
- Sea Spoilers holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, mystery and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Sea Spoilers?
- Sea Spoilers stars John Wayne, Nan Grey, William Bakewell, Fuzzy Knight and Russell Hicks.
- When was Sea Spoilers released?
- Sea Spoilers was released in 1936, with a runtime of about 63 minutes.