The Ship That Died (1938)

  • NR
  • 02/19/1938 (US)
  • Drama
  • 10m

Overview

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.

Jacques Tourneur

Director

George Sayer

Writer

Cast

John Nesbitt's headshot

John Nesbitt

Narrator (voice)
Leonard Penn's headshot

Leonard Penn

Rescue Ship Crewman
Rhea Mitchell's headshot

Rhea Mitchell

Passenger on Mary Celeste
Harry Allen's headshot

Harry Allen

Bos'n of Rescue Ship
Lee Prather's headshot

Lee Prather

Minor Role
Richard Alexander's headshot

Richard Alexander

Crewman of Mary Celeste
Francis X. Bushman Jr.'s headshot

Francis X. Bushman Jr.

Minor Role (uncredited)
Edward Kilroy's headshot

Edward Kilroy

Minor Role (uncredited)

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