The Sea Lion
“A drama of scudding ships and stranded hearts! As full of force as a schooner's sails in a gale!”
Synopsis
When his long-suffering wife leaves him, the hard-driving captain of a whaling ship turns bitter and takes out his anger, resentment and frustrations on all those around him, leading to tensions with his crew that come up to the point of mutiny.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
December 4, 1921
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rowland V. Lee
- Screenplay & Story
- Joseph F. Poland, Emilie Johnson
- Original Title
- The Sea Lion
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 3m
- Production Studios
- Hobart Bosworth Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rowland V. Lee
Joseph F. Poland, Emilie Johnson
G.O. Post, J.O. Taylor
Department Leadership Roster
Rowland V. Lee
Director
Joseph F. Poland
Writer
Emilie Johnson
Writer
G.O. Post
Director of Photography
J.O. Taylor
Director of Photography
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 Sea Lion.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Sea Lion
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Sea Lion about?
When his long-suffering wife leaves him, the hard-driving captain of a whaling ship turns bitter and takes out his anger, resentment and frustrations on all those around him, leading to tensions with his crew that come up to the point of mutiny.
Who directed The Sea Lion?
The Sea Lion was directed by Rowland V. Lee.
Who stars in The Sea Lion?
The principal cast of The Sea Lion includes Hobart Bosworth, Bessie Love, Carol Holloway, Florence Carpenter, Charles Clary.
When was The Sea Lion released and how long is it?
The Sea Lion was released in 1921 with a total runtime of 1h 3m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Sea Lion?
The Sea Lion holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).