Moby Dick(1930)
Thar she blows!
Moby Dick Synopsis
Herman Melville's mad Capt. Ahab (John Barrymore) spends years hunting the white whale that got his leg.
Moby Dick (1930) is a adventure, drama and romance film directed by Lloyd Bacon, released on September 20, 1930 with a runtime of 1h 20m. It stars John Barrymore, Joan Bennett, Lloyd Hughes and Noble Johnson. Viewers rate it 5.6 out of 10 across 11 ratings.
- Director:
- Lloyd Bacon
- Writers:
- Herman Melville, Oliver H.P. Garrett, J. Grubb Alexander
- Cinematographer:
- Robert Kurrle
- Production:
- Warner Bros. Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Moby Dick Cast & Crew
Main cast
John Barrymore
as Ahab
Joan Bennett
as Faith
Lloyd Hughes
as Derek
Noble Johnson
as Queequeg
Nigel De Brulier
as Elijah
Walter Long
as Stubbs
May Boley
as Whale Oil Rosie
Tom O'Brien
as Starbuck
Virginia Sale
as Old Maid
John Ince
as Rev. Mapple
- Jay Berger
Jay Berger
as Boy
Ted Billings
as Sailor
Key crew
Directed by Lloyd Bacon, written by Herman Melville, Oliver H.P. Garrett and J. Grubb Alexander.
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Moby Dick Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.6/10 from 11 ratings.
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Moby Dick – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Moby Dick online?
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Moby Dick (1930) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Moby Dick?
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The main cast of Moby Dick (1930) includes John Barrymore, Joan Bennett, Lloyd Hughes, Noble Johnson and Nigel De Brulier. The film was directed by Lloyd Bacon. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Moby Dick released?
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Moby Dick was released on September 20, 1930 and runs for 1h 20m.
Is Moby Dick worth watching?
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Moby Dick (1930) holds an average rating of 5.6 out of 10 from 11 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy adventure, drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.