Desperate Cargo
“DEATH STRIKES...a mile above the Caribbean...as air piracy terrorizes the new Spanish Main!”
Synopsis
When two showgirls decide to leave South America and head for home, they sweet talk the purser of a clipper ship into giving them berths. In the course of the voyage, a band of thieves attempts to take over the ship and make off with its cash cargo. The heroic purser has other ideas and weighs in to save the day.
Top Cast
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Ralph Byrd
Tony Bronson
Carol Hughes
Peggy Morton
Jack Mulhall
Jim Halsey
Julie Duncan
Ann Howard
I. Stanford Jolley
Carter
Kenneth Harlan
Capt. Hank MacFarland
Richard Clarke
Ryan - Henchman
Johnstone White
Madden - Valet / Henchman
Paul Bryar
Desser - Henchman
Thornton Edwards
Manuelo
Don Forrest
Navigator Williams
Loretta Russell
Mrs. Pettingill
Rick Vallin
Stevens - Radioman
Harry Depp
Crouse - Small Male Passenger
Don Brodie
Anderson - Co-Pilot (uncredited)
Lita Cortez
Señorita Paquita (uncredited)
Rod De Medici
Minor Role (uncredited)
Paul Ellis
Henchman (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 4, 1941
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William Beaudine
- Screenplay & Story
- Morgan Cox, John T. Coyle
- Original Score
- R. Dale Butts
- Original Title
- Desperate Cargo
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 7m
- Production Studios
- PRC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William Beaudine
Morgan Cox, John T. Coyle, Eustace L. Adams
R. Dale Butts
Jack Greenhalgh
Guy V. Thayer Jr.
John T. Coyle
Department Leadership Roster
William Beaudine
Director
Morgan Cox
Screenplay
John T. Coyle
Screenplay
John T. Coyle
Producer
Jack Greenhalgh
Director of Photography
Guy V. Thayer Jr.
Editor
Eugene Joseff
Costume Design
R. Dale Butts
Original Music Composer
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Desperate Cargo
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Desperate Cargo about?
When two showgirls decide to leave South America and head for home, they sweet talk the purser of a clipper ship into giving them berths. In the course of the voyage, a band of thieves attempts to take over the ship and make off with its cash cargo. The heroic purser has other ideas and weighs in to save the day.
Who directed Desperate Cargo?
Desperate Cargo was directed by William Beaudine.
Who stars in Desperate Cargo?
The principal cast of Desperate Cargo includes Ralph Byrd, Carol Hughes, Jack Mulhall, Julie Duncan, I. Stanford Jolley.
When was Desperate Cargo released and how long is it?
Desperate Cargo was released in 1941 with a total runtime of 1h 7m.
Who composed the musical score for Desperate Cargo?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Desperate Cargo was composed by R. Dale Butts.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Desperate Cargo?
Desperate Cargo holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).