Black Sheep
“Like father... Like son”
Synopsis
On an ocean liner crossing a professional gambler comes to the aid of a naive young man victimized by a jewel thief. The young man turns out to be his son he's not seen since infancy.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →
Edmund Lowe
John Francis Dugan
Claire Trevor
Janette Foster
Tom Brown
Fred Curtis
Eugene Pallette
Col. Upton Calhoun Belcher
Adrienne Ames
Millicent Caldwell Bath
Herbert Mundin
Oscar
Ford Sterling
Mather
Jed Prouty
Orville Schmelling
Billy Bevan
Alfred
David Torrence
Captain Savage
Bess Flowers
Woman at Bar Who Later Faints (uncredited)
Libby Taylor
Betty - Millicent's Maid (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 1, 1935
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Allan Dwan
- Screenplay & Story
- Allen Rivkin
- Original Title
- Black Sheep
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 16m
- Production Studios
- Fox Film Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Allan Dwan
Allen Rivkin, Allan Dwan
Department Leadership Roster
Allan Dwan
Director
Allen Rivkin
Screenplay
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 Black Sheep.
Featured In Curated Collections
Editorial lists, community rankings, and cinematic collections featuring Black Sheep.
MovieLens[30K:40K]
Similar Titles to Black Sheep
Movies sharing stylistic DNA, tone, and thematic storytelling
7.9
7.4
7.2
7.9
6.8
6.0
6.4
8.8
7.9
7.1
6.5
7.2
7.5
7.6
6.2
8.2
6.2
6.4
6.4
More Like Black Sheep
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.
Frequently Asked Questions About Black Sheep
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Black Sheep about?
On an ocean liner crossing a professional gambler comes to the aid of a naive young man victimized by a jewel thief. The young man turns out to be his son he's not seen since infancy.
Who directed Black Sheep?
Black Sheep was directed by Allan Dwan.
Who stars in Black Sheep?
The principal cast of Black Sheep includes Edmund Lowe, Claire Trevor, Tom Brown, Eugene Pallette, Adrienne Ames.
When was Black Sheep released and how long is it?
Black Sheep was released in 1935 with a total runtime of 1h 16m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Black Sheep?
Black Sheep holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).