Masters of Men
“A boy's battle upward in the world's most terrifying school-the hell-hole forward on a sailing ship!”
Synopsis
Accused of theft by Mabel Arthur's brother, Dick Halpin accepts the blame and runs away to join the Navy to save Mabel from humiliation. Later he is shanghaied with Lieutenant Breen by Captain Bilker and his henchmen. They endure cruel treatment until they finally escape and rejoin their ships in Santiago Harbor just as war is breaking with Spain. Dick is commissioned for his courage in the battle with Spanish warships; Mabel's brother confesses his guilt of the theft; and the misunderstanding between Dick and Breen over Mabel and Bessie Fleming is cleared up to everyone's satisfaction.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
May 14, 1923
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Smith
- Screenplay & Story
- C. Graham Baker, Morgan Robertson
- Original Title
- Masters of Men
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Production Studios
- Vitagraph Company of America
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Smith
C. Graham Baker, Morgan Robertson
Department Leadership Roster
David Smith
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Masters of Men
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Masters of Men about?
Accused of theft by Mabel Arthur's brother, Dick Halpin accepts the blame and runs away to join the Navy to save Mabel from humiliation. Later he is shanghaied with Lieutenant Breen by Captain Bilker and his henchmen. They endure cruel treatment until they finally escape and rejoin their ships in Santiago Harbor just as war is breaking with Spain. Dick is commissioned for his courage in the battle with Spanish warships; Mabel's brother confesses his guilt of the theft; and the misunderstanding between Dick and Breen over Mabel and Bessie Fleming is cleared up to everyone's satisfaction.
Who directed Masters of Men?
Masters of Men was directed by David Smith.
Who stars in Masters of Men?
The principal cast of Masters of Men includes Earle Williams, Alice Calhoun, Cullen Landis, Wanda Hawley, Dick Sutherland.
When was Masters of Men released and how long is it?
Masters of Men was released in 1923 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.
Is Masters of Men based on a book or true story?
Masters of Men is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Morgan Robertson".