The Ship That Died(1938)
The Ship That Died 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.
The Ship That Died (1938) is a drama film directed by Jacques Tourneur, released on February 19, 1938 with a runtime of 10m. It stars John Nesbitt, Leonard Penn, Rhea Mitchell and Harry Allen. Viewers rate it 5.9 out of 10 across 6 ratings.
- Director:
- Jacques Tourneur
- Writers:
- George Sayer
- Production:
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Status:
- Released
The Ship That Died Cast & Crew
Main cast
- John Nesbitt
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
Lee Prather
as Minor Role
Richard Alexander
as Crewman of Mary Celeste
Francis X. Bushman Jr.
as Minor Role (uncredited)
- Edward Kilroy
Edward Kilroy
as Minor Role (uncredited)
Claude King
as Chief Officer of Ship Inquiry Board (uncredited)
Frank Shannon
as Minor Role (uncredited)
Charles Sullivan
as Crewman of Mary Celeste (uncredited)
Harry Tenbrook
as Crewman of Rescue Ship (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Jacques Tourneur, written by George Sayer.
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The Ship That Died Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.9/10 from 6 ratings.
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The Ship That Died – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Ship That Died?
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The main cast of The Ship That Died (1938) includes John Nesbitt, Leonard Penn, Rhea Mitchell, Harry Allen and Lee Prather. The film was directed by Jacques Tourneur. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Ship That Died released?
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The Ship That Died was released on February 19, 1938 and runs for 10m.
Is The Ship That Died worth watching?
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The Ship That Died (1938) holds an average rating of 5.9 out of 10 from 6 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.