

The Captain Hates the Sea
DirectorLewis Milestone
“THE PERFECT CAST - THE PERFECT PICTURE”
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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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
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