The Captain Hates the Sea

IMDb 5.8 1934 • 93 min • Comedy

Director

Lewis Milestone

Country

US

Plot Summary

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.

Top Cast

Victor McLaglen
Victor McLaglen Junius P. Schulte
Wynne Gibson
Wynne Gibson Mrs. Jeddock
Alison Skipworth
Alison Skipworth Mrs. Yolanda Magruder
John Gilbert
John Gilbert Steve Bramley
Helen Vinson
Helen Vinson Janet Grayson