Seas Beneath
"Thrill after thrill will hold you breathless in Fox Movietone Drama"
Originally released in 1931. Seas Beneath is a action/drama film. directed by John Ford.
Starring George O'Brien, Marion Lessing, and Mona Maris
Synopsis
In the waning days of WWI, a U.S. "Mystery Ship," sets sail for the coast of Spain towing a submarine. Their mission is to find and sink a U-boat that has been especially effective in attacking Allied shipping. Posing as a harmless schooner, the mystery ship is in fact fitted with a formidable gun capable of sinking a U-boat. Stopping in the Canary Islands to refuel, the crew interacts with locals involved with Germans, and with Germans themselves, including the sister of the U-Boat commander, who is lurking offshore waiting for the coming battle.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 30, 1931
95 years ago
Runtime
1h 30m
90 minutes total
User Rating
4.9/10
Mixed (9 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
George O'Brien
as Cmdr. Robert 'Bob' Kingsley
Marion Lessing
as Anna Marie Von Steuben
Mona Maris
as Fraulein Lolita
Walter C. Kelly
as Chief Mike 'Guns' Costello
Warren Hymer
as 'Lug' Kaufman
Steve Pendleton
as Ens. Richard 'Dick' Cabot (as Gaylord Pendleton)
Walter McGrail
as Chief Joe Cobb
Larry Kent
as Lt. 'Mac' McGregor
Henry Victor
as Baron Ernst von Steuben (U-boat commander)
John Loder
as Franz Shiller
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Fox Film Corporation
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Seas Beneath about?
In the waning days of WWI, a U.S. "Mystery Ship," sets sail for the coast of Spain towing a submarine. Their mission is to find and sink a U-boat that has been especially effective in attacking All...
Who directed Seas Beneath?
Seas Beneath was directed by John Ford.
How long is Seas Beneath?
Seas Beneath has a runtime of 1 hours and 30 minutes (90 minutes total).
When was Seas Beneath released?
Seas Beneath was released on January 30, 1931 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Seas Beneath?
The main cast of Seas Beneath includes George O'Brien, Marion Lessing, Mona Maris, Walter C. Kelly, Warren Hymer.