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The Captain Hates the Sea (1934)

NR · 1934-11-02 · 1h 33m · EN
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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. 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.

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Lewis MilestoneDirector

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Victor McLaglenVictor McLaglenJunius P. SchulteWynne GibsonWynne GibsonMrs. JeddockAlison SkipworthAlison SkipworthMrs. Yolanda MagruderJohn GilbertJohn GilbertSteve BramleyHelen VinsonHelen VinsonJanet GraysonFred KeatingFred KeatingDanny CheckettLeon ErrolLeon ErrolLaytonWalter ConnollyWalter ConnollyCaptain HelquistTala BirellTala BirellGerta KlangiWalter CatlettWalter CatlettJoe SilversJohn WrayJohn WrayMr. JeddockClaude GillingwaterClaude GillingwaterJudge Griswold

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CaptainDrinkingThree stooges

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Genre affinityComedyTheme affinityCaptain · Drinking · Three StoogesDialogue densityComedyDirector preference159731Actor preference82620 · 397386 · 212482Country preferenceUs

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What is The Captain Hates the Sea about?

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.

How long is The Captain Hates the Sea?

The Captain Hates the Sea has a runtime of 93 minutes.