

Shipmates
Synopsis
A sailor falls in love with the admiral's daughter but finds they can't marry because of his lowly rank.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Robert Montgomery
John Paul Jones
Ernest Torrence
Chief Bosuns Mate Scotty McTavish
Dorothy Jordan
Kit Corbin
Hobart Bosworth
Adm. Ben Corbin
Cliff Edwards
Bilge
Gavin Gordon
Mike
Joan Marsh
Mary Lou
Hedda Hopper
Auntie
Edward Nugent
What-Ho
E. Alyn Warren
Wong
George Irving
Captain Beatty
William Worthington
Admiral Schuyler
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 25, 1931
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Harry A. Pollard
- Screenplay & Story
- Delmer Daves, Louis F. Edelman, Malcolm Stuart Boylan, Ernest Paynter
- Original Title
- Shipmates
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 12m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Harry A. Pollard
Delmer Daves, Louis F. Edelman, Malcolm Stuart Boylan, Ernest Paynter
Clyde De Vinna
William LeVanway
Harry A. Pollard
Department Leadership Roster
Harry A. Pollard
Director
William LeVanway
Editor
Clyde De Vinna
Director of Photography
Harry A. Pollard
Producer
Ernest Paynter
Writer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Shipmates.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Shipmates
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Shipmates about?
A sailor falls in love with the admiral's daughter but finds they can't marry because of his lowly rank.
Who directed Shipmates?
Shipmates was directed by Harry A. Pollard.
Who stars in Shipmates?
The principal cast of Shipmates includes Robert Montgomery, Ernest Torrence, Dorothy Jordan, Hobart Bosworth, Cliff Edwards.
When was Shipmates released and how long is it?
Shipmates was released in 1931 with a total runtime of 1h 12m.


















