The Blood Ship
Originally released in 1927. The Blood Ship is a drama film. directed by George B. Seitz. At just 67 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Hobart Bosworth, Jacqueline Logan, and Richard Arlen
Synopsis
A disgraced sea captain signs on as a crewman on a cargo ship. He discovers that the vessel is captained by the very man who stole his ship, a sadistic brute who also took the former captain's wife and daughter. The ship's crew is composed mostly of sailors who were shanghai'ed aboard and are kept in line by the brutal captain and his even more fearsome first mate. The captain and one of his fellow crewmen--who has fallen in love with the man's daughter, who now belongs to the brutal captain--try to unite the crew to end the brutal reign of the captain and his henchman. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in partnership with Sony Pictures Entertainment in 2007.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 18, 1927
98 years ago
Runtime
1h 7m
67 minutes total
User Rating
7.0/10
Great (2 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Hobart Bosworth
as Jim Newman
Jacqueline Logan
as Mary Swope Newman
Richard Arlen
as John Shreve
Walter James
as Capt. Angus Swope
Fred Kohler
as First Mate Fitz
James Bradbury Sr.
as The Knitting Swede
Arthur Rankin
as Nils
Syd Crossley
as Cockney Bouncer
Frank Hemphill
as Second Mate
Chappell Dossett
as Rev. Richard Deaken
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Columbia Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Blood Ship about?
A disgraced sea captain signs on as a crewman on a cargo ship. He discovers that the vessel is captained by the very man who stole his ship, a sadistic brute who also took the former captain's wife...
Who directed The Blood Ship?
The Blood Ship was directed by George B. Seitz.
How long is The Blood Ship?
The Blood Ship has a runtime of 1 hours and 7 minutes (67 minutes total).
When was The Blood Ship released?
The Blood Ship was released on July 18, 1927 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Blood Ship?
The main cast of The Blood Ship includes Hobart Bosworth, Jacqueline Logan, Richard Arlen, Walter James, Fred Kohler.