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Captain Hates the Sea

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Passenger problems overflow on the skipper of an ocean liner.

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Otis Ferguson The New Republic 05/23/2024
Carried out with an ease of direction that is as simple and right as the principle of cantilever, so that everything matches with the dominant mood of good temper, gentle mockery, droll high spirits and edge. Go to Full Review Meyer Levin (Patterson Murphy) Esquire Magazine 04/23/2020
Another Grand Hotel on a boat, but with the humor dependent upon some almost subtle character touches rather than straight gags. Walter Connelly projects the title with fine rancour. Go to Full Review Ann Ross Maclean's Magazine 07/23/2019
There's nothing more annoying than getting the solution of a mystery at the wrong end of the picture. Go to Full Review Dennis Schwartz Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews 08/27/2010
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A neglected gem. Go to Full Review Phil Hall Film Threat 07/22/2005
5/5
A wonderful comedy which offers solid proof John Gilbert was more than capable of acting in a sound film. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

Audience Reviews

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06/30/2015 Mediocre programmer was the end of the line for John Gilbert, the great silent matinee idol reduced to a supporting role. His part is minor and he doesn't look bad for a 50 year old man, the problem is that he was only 35 when this was filmed. Beside his involvement this is a minor picture with a muddled script that Milestone can't make come alive. See more 03/07/2014 A simple film about a group of interesting individuals on cross Atlantic cruise & all their going on's. Most interestingly this was Silent Star John Gilbert's last film by this stage his career was very downhill & was an alcoholic & that was clear in the role. The story itself was a little lifeless but the all the interesting personalities made the film much better. It's a interesting film that was made in the early 1930's. See more Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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Lewis Milestone

Director

Victor McLaglen

Junius P. Schulte

Helen Vinson

Janet Grayson

John Gilbert

Steve Bramley

Alison Skipworth

Mrs. Yolanda Magruder

Wynne Gibson

Mrs. Jeddock
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Captain Hates the Sea

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Movie Info

Synopsis Passenger problems overflow on the skipper of an ocean liner.
Director
Lewis Milestone
Production Co
Columbia Pictures Corporation
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 32m