The Captain Hates the Sea

Overview

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.

Directed by Lewis Milestone

Top cast

Victor McLaglen

Junius P. Schulte

Wynne Gibson

Mrs. Jeddock

Alison Skipworth

Mrs. Yolanda Magruder

John Gilbert

Steve Bramley

Helen Vinson

Janet Grayson

Fred Keating

Danny Checkett

Leon Errol

Layton

Walter Connolly

Captain Helquist

Tala Birell

Gerta Klangi

Walter Catlett

Joe Silvers

John Wray

Mr. Jeddock

Claude Gillingwater

Judge Griswold

Emily Fitzroy

Mrs. Victoria Griswold

Donald Meek

Josephus Bushmills

Luis Alberni

Juan Gilboa

Akim Tamiroff

General Salazaro

Arthur Treacher

Major Warringforth

Inez Courtney

Flo

Curly Howard

Drummer

Moe Howard

Saxophonist & Violinist

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