Moby Dick
“Thar she blows!”
Synopsis
Herman Melville's mad Capt. Ahab (John Barrymore) spends years hunting the white whale that got his leg.
Top Cast
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John Barrymore
Ahab
Joan Bennett
Faith
Lloyd Hughes
Derek
Noble Johnson
Queequeg
Nigel De Brulier
Elijah
Walter Long
Stubbs
May Boley
Whale Oil Rosie
Tom O'Brien
Starbuck
Virginia Sale
Old Maid
John Ince
Rev. Mapple
Jay Berger
Boy
Ted Billings
Sailor
Richard Cramer
Sailor
Jack Curtis
First Mate
June Gittelson
Fat Fanny on Dock
Dannie Mac Grant
Otto Hoffman
Shanghai Lady Seller
Bud Jamison
Shipping Agent - 'Boston Lass'
Release History & Theatrical Window
New York City, New York
Festival / Special Debut
September 20, 1930
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lloyd Bacon
- Screenplay & Story
- J. Grubb Alexander
- Original Title
- Moby Dick
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lloyd Bacon
J. Grubb Alexander, Oliver H.P. Garrett, Herman Melville
Robert Kurrle
Desmond O'Brien
Department Leadership Roster
J. Grubb Alexander
Screenplay
Lloyd Bacon
Director
Robert Kurrle
Director of Photography
Earl Luick
Costume Design
Desmond O'Brien
Editor
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Public Domain
Movies in the public domain in the United States. References: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_films_in_the_public_domain_in_the_United_States archive.org
Pre-Code Hollywood
Pre-Code Hollywood films, 1929 to 1934.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Moby Dick
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Moby Dick about?
Herman Melville's mad Capt. Ahab (John Barrymore) spends years hunting the white whale that got his leg.
Who directed Moby Dick?
Moby Dick was directed by Lloyd Bacon.
Who stars in Moby Dick?
The principal cast of Moby Dick includes John Barrymore, Joan Bennett, Lloyd Hughes, Noble Johnson, Nigel De Brulier.
When was Moby Dick released and how long is it?
Moby Dick was released in 1930 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.
Is Moby Dick based on a book or true story?
Moby Dick is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Herman Melville".