The Ship from Shanghai
The Ship from Shanghai is a 1930 Pre-Code American action film directed by Charles Brabin and written by John Howard Lawson. The film stars Conrad Nagel, Kay Johnson, Carmel Myers, Holmes Herbert and Zeffie Tilbury. The film was released on January 31, 1930, by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.[1][2]
| The Ship from Shanghai | |
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| Directed by | Charles Brabin |
| Screenplay by | John Howard Lawson |
| Based on | Ordeal by Dale Collins |
| Starring | Conrad Nagel Kay Johnson Carmel Myers Holmes Herbert Zeffie Tilbury |
| Music by | William Axt |
| Cinematography | Ira H. Morgan |
| Edited by | Grant Whytock |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer |
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Running time | 67 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Premise
On a yacht sailing from Shanghai to the United States carrying wealthy socialites, the sailors, led by a megalomaniac steward (played by Louis Wolheim), revolt and take control of the ship.
Cast
- Conrad Nagel as Howard Vazey
- Kay Johnson as Dorothy Daley
- Carmel Myers as Viola Thorpe
- Holmes Herbert as Paul Thorpe
- Zeffie Tilbury as Lady Daley
- Louis Wolheim as Ted
- Ivan Linow as Pete
- Jack McDonald as Reid
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References
- "The Ship From Shanghai (1930) - Overview". Turner Classic Movies. Retrieved November 11, 2014.
- "The Ship From Shanghai". TV Guide. Retrieved November 11, 2014.
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