Pacific Liner
“TYPHOON AHEAD!...MUTINY BELOW! and a strange white terror stalking a hoodoo ship!”
Synopsis
The S. S. Arcturus sails from Shanghai to San Francisco, and Dr. Jim Craig takes the post of ship's physician in order to be near Ann Grayson, the ship's nurse. Chief Engineer 'Crusher" McKay also has his eyes on Ann, and this brings an immediate conflict between the two men. When an epidemic breaks out below decks, Craig tells McKay the engine-and-fire rooms must be put under quarantine, but all of Craig's efforts to keep the disease from spreading are opposed by McKay.
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Victor McLaglen
Crusher McKay
Chester Morris
Doctor Craig
Wendy Barrie
Ann Grayson
Alan Hale
Gallagher
Barry Fitzgerald
Britches
Allan Lane
Bilson
Halliwell Hobbes
Captain Mathews
Cy Kendall
Deadeyes
Paul Guilfoyle
Wishart
John Wray
Metcalfe
Emory Parnell
Olaf
Adia Kuznetzoff
Silvio
John Bleifer
Kovac
Ted Billings
Stoker (uncredited)
Eddie Bracken
Junior officer (uncredited)
Tyler Brooke
Ship Steward (uncredited)
Donald Douglas
Ship's Officer (uncredited)
Grace Hayle
Fat Passenger (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 6, 1939
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lew Landers
- Screenplay & Story
- John Twist
- Original Score
- Robert Russell Bennett
- Original Title
- Pacific Liner
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 16m
- Production Studios
- RKO Radio Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lew Landers
John Twist, Anthony Coldeway, Henry Roberts Symonds
Robert Russell Bennett
Nicholas Musuraca
Harry Marker
Robert Sisk
Department Leadership Roster
Edward Stevenson
Costume Design
Robert Sisk
Producer
Harry Marker
Editor
Lew Landers
Director
John Twist
Screenplay
Nicholas Musuraca
Director of Photography
Robert Russell Bennett
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pacific Liner
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Pacific Liner about?
The S. S. Arcturus sails from Shanghai to San Francisco, and Dr. Jim Craig takes the post of ship's physician in order to be near Ann Grayson, the ship's nurse. Chief Engineer 'Crusher" McKay also has his eyes on Ann, and this brings an immediate conflict between the two men. When an epidemic breaks out below decks, Craig tells McKay the engine-and-fire rooms must be put under quarantine, but all of Craig's efforts to keep the disease from spreading are opposed by McKay.
Who directed Pacific Liner?
Pacific Liner was directed by Lew Landers.
Who stars in Pacific Liner?
The principal cast of Pacific Liner includes Victor McLaglen, Chester Morris, Wendy Barrie, Alan Hale, Barry Fitzgerald.
When was Pacific Liner released and how long is it?
Pacific Liner was released in 1939 with a total runtime of 1h 16m.
Who composed the musical score for Pacific Liner?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Pacific Liner was composed by Robert Russell Bennett.