Ebb Tide

Overview

In 1890, two British expatriates, Robert Herrick and Huish, and German Captain Jakob Thorbecke, are commissioned to sail a Yankee schooner called The Golden State , whose captain and crew have died of smallpox. From Tehua in the South Seas to Australia, they are to deliver a cargo of champagne. Thorbecke decides to head for Peru, however, so he can sell the merchandise and pocket the money. While sailing, Faith Wishart, daughter of the deceased captain, comes out of her hiding place on board and, by briefly holding Thorbecke at gunpoint, demands he make the delivery.

Directed by James P. Hogan

Top cast

Oskar Homolka

Capt. Jakob Therbecke

Frances Farmer

Faith Wishart

Ray Milland

Robert Herrick

Lloyd Nolan

Attwater

Barry Fitzgerald

Huish

Charles Judels

Port Doctor

Charles Stevens

Uncle Ned

David Torrence

Tapena Tom

Lina Basquette

Attwater's Servant

H

Harry Field

Tahiera

A

Arthur B. Allen

Native Sailor

E

Eugene Beday

Port Officer

N

Nancy Chaplin

Woman

S

Sonny Chorre

Attwater's Guard

J.J. Clark

Tourist

S

Stella Francis

Tourist

J

Jack George

Band Leader

R

Robert Haines

Man

E

Elizabeth Hartman

Tourist

D

David Hope

Sailor

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