The Ship of Lost Men(1929)
Das Schiff der verlorenen Menschen
The Ship of Lost Men Synopsis
A young doctor gets stuck on a ship after treating an injured first mate. Later, he rescues a woman from plane wreckage, and with the help of the cook, he hides her away from the rowdy and dangerous crew.
The Ship of Lost Men (1929) is a drama and thriller film directed by Maurice Tourneur, released on September 17, 1929 with a runtime of 2h 1m. It stars Marlene Dietrich, Fritz Kortner, Robin Irvine and Vladimir Sokoloff. Viewers rate it 5.8 out of 10 across 10 ratings.
- Director:
- Maurice Tourneur
- Writers:
- Franzos Keremen, Maurice Tourneur
- Cinematographer:
- Nicolas Farkas
- Production:
- Max Glass Film
- Status:
- Released
The Ship of Lost Men Cast & Crew
Main cast
Marlene Dietrich
as Ethel Marley
Fritz Kortner
as Capt. Fernando Vela
Robin Irvine
as William 'T.W.' Cheyne - a young American doctor
Vladimir Sokoloff
as Grischa - the Cook
Gaston Modot
as Morain - the escaped convict
Boris de Fast
as The tattooed sailor
Feodor Chaliapin Jr.
as Nick (as F. Schaljapin)
- Max Maximilian
Max Maximilian
as Tom Butley
Fritz Alberti
as The captain of the luxury liner
Robert Garrison
as The landlord
Heinrich Gotho
as A sailor
- Harry Grunwald
Harry Grunwald
as A sailor
Key crew
Directed by Maurice Tourneur, written by Franzos Keremen and Maurice Tourneur.
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The Ship of Lost Men Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.8/10 from 10 ratings.
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The Ship of Lost Men – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Ship of Lost Men?
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The main cast of The Ship of Lost Men (1929) includes Marlene Dietrich, Fritz Kortner, Robin Irvine, Vladimir Sokoloff and Gaston Modot. The film was directed by Maurice Tourneur. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Ship of Lost Men released?
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The Ship of Lost Men was released on September 17, 1929 and runs for 2h 1m.
Is The Ship of Lost Men worth watching?
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The Ship of Lost Men (1929) holds an average rating of 5.8 out of 10 from 10 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.