The Wreck of the Vega
“"Five years ago the world was shocked to hear of the sinking of one of the finest and fastest ore boats on the Great Lakes."”
Synopsis
The film was a dramatic thriller based on a real-life maritime disaster. It depicted the tragic sinking of the Vega, a fast Great Lakes ore boat that was driven onto the rocks near the Fox Islands in Northern Lake Michigan during a massive storm five years prior
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Release History & Theatrical Window
August 12, 1912
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George L. Cox
- Screenplay & Story
- George L. Cox
- Original Title
- The Wreck of the Vega
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 18m
- Production Studios
- Selig Polyscope Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George L. Cox
George L. Cox
Department Leadership Roster
George L. Cox
Writer
George L. Cox
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Wreck of the Vega.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Wreck of the Vega
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Wreck of the Vega about?
The film was a dramatic thriller based on a real-life maritime disaster. It depicted the tragic sinking of the Vega, a fast Great Lakes ore boat that was driven onto the rocks near the Fox Islands in Northern Lake Michigan during a massive storm five years prior
Who directed The Wreck of the Vega?
The Wreck of the Vega was directed by George L. Cox.
Who stars in The Wreck of the Vega?
The principal cast of The Wreck of the Vega includes William Stowell, Lafe McKee, George L. Cox, Thomas Isabell, Willis Knight.
When was The Wreck of the Vega released and how long is it?
The Wreck of the Vega was released in 1912 with a total runtime of 18m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Wreck of the Vega?
The Wreck of the Vega holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).