The Ship of Lost Men
Das Schiff der verlorenen Menschen
Synopsis
A young doctor gets stuck on a ship after treating an injured first mate. Later, he rescues a woman from plane wreckage, and with the help of the cook, he hides her away from the rowdy and dangerous crew.
Top Cast
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Marlene Dietrich
Ethel Marley
Fritz Kortner
Capt. Fernando Vela
Robin Irvine
William 'T.W.' Cheyne - a young American doctor
Vladimir Sokoloff
Grischa - the Cook
Gaston Modot
Morain - the escaped convict
Boris de Fast
The tattooed sailor
Feodor Chaliapin Jr.
Nick (as F. Schaljapin)
Max Maximilian
Tom Butley
Fritz Alberti
The captain of the luxury liner
Robert Garrison
The landlord
Heinrich Gotho
A sailor
Harry Grunwald
A sailor
Emil Heyse
Fred Immler
Alfred Loretto
A sailor
Gerhard Ritterband
Aruth Wartan
Heinz Wemper
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Maurice Tourneur
- Screenplay & Story
- Maurice Tourneur, Franzos Keremen
- Original Title
- Das Schiff der verlorenen Menschen
- Country of Origin
- Germany, France
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 1m
- Production Studios
- Max Glass Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Maurice Tourneur
Maurice Tourneur, Franzos Keremen
Nicolas Farkas
Department Leadership Roster
Maurice Tourneur
Director
Maurice Tourneur
Writer
Nicolas Farkas
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Ship of Lost Men
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Ship of Lost Men about?
A young doctor gets stuck on a ship after treating an injured first mate. Later, he rescues a woman from plane wreckage, and with the help of the cook, he hides her away from the rowdy and dangerous crew.
Who directed The Ship of Lost Men?
The Ship of Lost Men was directed by Maurice Tourneur.
Who stars in The Ship of Lost Men?
The principal cast of The Ship of Lost Men includes Marlene Dietrich, Fritz Kortner, Robin Irvine, Vladimir Sokoloff, Gaston Modot.
When was The Ship of Lost Men released and how long is it?
The Ship of Lost Men was released in 1929 with a total runtime of 2h 1m.
Is The Ship of Lost Men based on a book or true story?
The Ship of Lost Men is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Franzos Keremen".