Movie
The Captain Hates the Sea
Released: November 2, 1934 (1934)
Runtime: 93 minutes
Genres: Comedy
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.
Main Cast (Top 10 billed, oldest first)
- Alison Skipworth as Mrs. Yolanda Magruder
Age at release: 71
- Leon Errol as Layton
Age at release: 53
- Victor McLaglen as Junius P. Schulte
Age at release: 47
- Walter Connolly as Captain Helquist
Age at release: 47
- Walter Catlett as Joe Silvers
Age at release: 45
- John Gilbert as Steve Bramley
Age at release: 37
- Fred Keating as Danny Checkett
Age at release: 37
- Wynne Gibson as Mrs. Jeddock
Age at release: 29
- Helen Vinson as Janet Grayson
Age at release: 27
- Tala Birell as Gerta Klangi
Age at release: 27
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- Emily Fitzroy as Mrs. Victoria Griswold
Age at release: 74
- Claude Gillingwater as Judge Griswold
Age at release: 64
- Donald Meek as Josephus Bushmills
Age at release: 56
- Luis Alberni as Juan Gilboa
Age at release: 48
- John Wray as Mr. Jeddock
Age at release: 47
- Arthur Treacher as Major Warringforth
Age at release: 40
- G. Pat Collins as Donlin
Age at release: 38
- Moe Howard as Saxophonist & Violinist
Age at release: 37
- Akim Tamiroff as General Salazaro
Age at release: 35
- Larry Fine as Pianist
Age at release: 32
- Curly Howard as Drummer
Age at release: 31
- Robert Allen as Undetermined Secondary Role (uncredited)
Age at release: 28
- Inez Courtney as Flo
Age at release: 26
Age at release: Unknown