The Captain Hates the Sea

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.

6

93 min

Cast

Victor McLaglen

as Junius P. Schulte

Wynne Gibson

as Mrs. Jeddock

Alison Skipworth

as Mrs. Yolanda Magruder

John Gilbert

as Steve Bramley

Helen Vinson

as Janet Grayson

Fred Keating

as Danny Checkett

Leon Errol

as Layton

Walter Connolly

as Captain Helquist

Tala Birell

as Gerta Klangi

Walter Catlett

as Joe Silvers

John Wray

as Mr. Jeddock

Claude Gillingwater

as Judge Griswold

Emily Fitzroy

as Mrs. Victoria Griswold

Donald Meek

as Josephus Bushmills

Luis Alberni

as Juan Gilboa

Akim Tamiroff

as General Salazaro

Arthur Treacher

as Major Warringforth

Inez Courtney

as Flo

Curly Howard

as Drummer

Moe Howard

as Saxophonist & Violinist

Larry Fine

as Pianist

G. Pat Collins

as Donlin

Robert Allen

as Undetermined Secondary Role (uncredited)

Ethel Bryant

Director

Lewis Milestone