The Ship That Died
Originally released in 1938. The Ship That Died is a drama film. directed by Jacques Tourneur. At just 10 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring John Nesbitt, Leonard Penn, and Rhea Mitchell
Synopsis
This MGM An Historical Mystery short traces the final voyage of the Mary Celeste, a ship discovered at sea, in December 1872, devoid - for no discernible reason - of crew, passengers and captain. At "the famed nautical court of Gibraltar", investigators propose three hypotheses.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 19, 1938
88 years ago
Runtime
0h 10m
10 minutes total
User Rating
5.8/10
Mixed (3 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
John Nesbitt
as Narrator (voice)
Leonard Penn
as Rescue Ship Crewman
Rhea Mitchell
as Passenger on Mary Celeste
Harry Allen
as Bos'n of Rescue Ship
Lee Prather
as Minor Role
Richard Alexander
as Crewman of Mary Celeste
Francis X. Bushman Jr.
as Minor Role (uncredited)
Edward Kilroy
as Minor Role (uncredited)
Claude King
as Chief Officer of Ship Inquiry Board (uncredited)
Frank Shannon
as Minor Role (uncredited)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Ship That Died about?
This MGM An Historical Mystery short traces the final voyage of the Mary Celeste, a ship discovered at sea, in December 1872, devoid - for no discernible reason - of crew, passengers and captain. ...
Who directed The Ship That Died?
The Ship That Died was directed by Jacques Tourneur.
How long is The Ship That Died?
The Ship That Died has a runtime of 0 hours and 10 minutes (10 minutes total).
When was The Ship That Died released?
The Ship That Died was released on February 19, 1938 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Ship That Died?
The main cast of The Ship That Died includes John Nesbitt, Leonard Penn, Rhea Mitchell, Harry Allen, Lee Prather.