The Captain Hates the Sea
1934Alcoholic 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.
Acted in
Victor McLaglen
as Junius P. Schulte
Wynne Gibson
as Mrs. Jeddock
Alison Skipworth
as Mrs. Yolanda Magruder
John Gilbert
as Steve Bramley
Helen Vinson
as Janet Grayson
Fred Keating
as Danny Checkett
Leon Errol
as Layton
Walter Connolly
as Captain Helquist
Tala Birell
as Gerta Klangi
Walter Catlett
as Joe Silvers
John Wray
as Mr. Jeddock
Claude Gillingwater
as Judge Griswold
Emily Fitzroy
as Mrs. Victoria Griswold
Donald Meek
as Josephus Bushmills
Luis Alberni
as Juan Gilboa
Akim Tamiroff
as General Salazaro
Arthur Treacher
as Major Warringforth
Inez Courtney
as Flo
Curly Howard
as Drummer
Moe Howard
as Saxophonist & Violinist
Larry Fine
as Pianist
G. Pat Collins
as Donlin
Robert Allen
as Undetermined Secondary Role (uncredited)
Ethel Bryant