Seas Beneath
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Synopsis
In the waning days of WWI, a U.S. "Mystery Ship," sets sail for the coast of Spain towing a submarine. Their mission is to find and sink a U-boat that has been especially effective in attacking Allied shipping. Posing as a harmless schooner, the mystery ship is in fact fitted with a formidable gun capable of sinking a U-boat. Stopping in the Canary Islands to refuel, the crew interacts with locals involved with Germans, and with Germans themselves, including the sister of the U-Boat commander, who is lurking offshore waiting for the coming battle.
Top Cast
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George O'Brien
Cmdr. Robert 'Bob' Kingsley
Marion Lessing
Anna Marie Von Steuben
Mona Maris
Fraulein Lolita
Walter C. Kelly
Chief Mike 'Guns' Costello
Warren Hymer
'Lug' Kaufman
Steve Pendleton
Ens. Richard 'Dick' Cabot (as Gaylord Pendleton)
Walter McGrail
Chief Joe Cobb
Larry Kent
Lt. 'Mac' McGregor
Henry Victor
Baron Ernst von Steuben (U-boat commander)
John Loder
Franz Shiller
Philip Ahlm
German Chief Petty Officer (uncredited)
Al Bennett
Naval Reservist (uncredited)
Earl Wayland Bowman
Naval Reservist/Swimmer and Diver (uncredited)
Bill Brande
Naval Reservist (uncredited)
William Collier Sr.
Mugs O'Flaherty (uncredited)
Leonard Davison
Naval Reservist (uncredited)
Joseph Depew
Naval Reservist (uncredited)
Francis Ford
Eric - Captain of Trawler (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 30, 1931
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Ford
- Screenplay & Story
- Dudley Nichols
- Original Score
- Peter Brunelli
- Original Title
- Seas Beneath
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Fox Film Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Ford
Dudley Nichols, James Parker Jr.
Peter Brunelli
Joseph H. August
Frank E. Hull
John Ford
Department Leadership Roster
John Ford
Director
Frank E. Hull
Editor
Peter Brunelli
Original Music Composer
Joseph H. August
Director of Photography
Dudley Nichols
Screenplay
John Ford
Producer
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Seas Beneath
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Seas Beneath about?
In the waning days of WWI, a U.S. "Mystery Ship," sets sail for the coast of Spain towing a submarine. Their mission is to find and sink a U-boat that has been especially effective in attacking Allied shipping. Posing as a harmless schooner, the mystery ship is in fact fitted with a formidable gun capable of sinking a U-boat. Stopping in the Canary Islands to refuel, the crew interacts with locals involved with Germans, and with Germans themselves, including the sister of the U-Boat commander, who is lurking offshore waiting for the coming battle.
Who directed Seas Beneath?
Seas Beneath was directed by John Ford.
Who stars in Seas Beneath?
The principal cast of Seas Beneath includes George O'Brien, Marion Lessing, Mona Maris, Walter C. Kelly, Warren Hymer.
When was Seas Beneath released and how long is it?
Seas Beneath was released in 1931 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Seas Beneath?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Seas Beneath was composed by Peter Brunelli.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Seas Beneath?
Seas Beneath holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).