Port of Seven Seas
“It's More Exciting Than "BAD MAN OF BRIMSTONE"!”
Synopsis
In the French port of Marseille, Madelon is in love with young sailor Marius. Discovering that she's pregnant after Marius sets out to sea for several years, she marries another man to prevent the child being born out of wedlock.
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Port of Shadows (1938) ORIGINAL TRAILER
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Top Cast
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Maureen O'Sullivan
Madelon
John Beal
Marius
Frank Morgan
Panisse
Wallace Beery
Cesar
Jessie Ralph
Honorine
Cora Witherspoon
Claudine
Etienne Girardot
Bruneau
E. Alyn Warren
Captain Escartefigue
Jerry Colonna
Arab Rug Dealer
Henry Hull
Uncle Elzear
George Humbert
Organ Grinder
Jack Latham
Bit Part
Doris Lloyd
Customer
Fred Malatesta
Bird Seller
Moy Ming
Chinese Peddler
Paul Panzer
Postman
Robert Spindola
Boy
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 1, 1938
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- James Whale
- Screenplay & Story
- Marcel Pagnol, Preston Sturges
- Original Score
- Franz Waxman
- Original Title
- Port of Seven Seas
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 21m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
James Whale
Marcel Pagnol, Preston Sturges
Franz Waxman
Karl Freund
Fredrick Y. Smith
Henry Henigson
Department Leadership Roster
James Whale
Director
Henry Henigson
Producer
Preston Sturges
Writer
Fredrick Y. Smith
Editor
Karl Freund
Director of Photography
Franz Waxman
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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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 Port of Seven Seas
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What is Port of Seven Seas about?
In the French port of Marseille, Madelon is in love with young sailor Marius. Discovering that she's pregnant after Marius sets out to sea for several years, she marries another man to prevent the child being born out of wedlock.
Who directed Port of Seven Seas?
Port of Seven Seas was directed by James Whale.
Who stars in Port of Seven Seas?
The principal cast of Port of Seven Seas includes Maureen O'Sullivan, John Beal, Frank Morgan, Wallace Beery, Jessie Ralph.
When was Port of Seven Seas released and how long is it?
Port of Seven Seas was released in 1938 with a total runtime of 1h 21m.
Who composed the musical score for Port of Seven Seas?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Port of Seven Seas was composed by Franz Waxman.
Is Port of Seven Seas based on a book or true story?
Port of Seven Seas is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Marcel Pagnol".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Port of Seven Seas?
Port of Seven Seas holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).