Scarlet Seas (1928): cast, story & where to watch
1928 · Film
Released in 1928, Scarlet Seas is a drama and romance film directed by John Francis Dillon, running about 70 minutes.
What it’s about. A sea captain comes to rescue of a prostitute in Shanghai, who is being run out of town. He takes her aboard his ship and heads out to sea. Not long afterwards the ship sinks but the pair manage to get into a lifeboat before it goes under. They are later picked up by a passing ship, but it turns out that the crew had just mutinied against their captain and taken over the ship.
Who’s in it. Scarlet Seas stars Richard Barthelmess as Steven Dunkin, Betty Compson as Rose, Loretta Young as Margaret Barbour and James Bradbury Sr. as Johnson, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Scarlet Seas page.
If you liked it. Fans of Scarlet Seas tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Scarlet Seas (1928)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Scarlet Seas change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Scarlet Seas?
- Scarlet Seas stars Richard Barthelmess, Betty Compson, Loretta Young, James Bradbury Sr. and Jack Curtis.
- When was Scarlet Seas released?
- Scarlet Seas was released in 1928, with a runtime of about 70 minutes.