Ebb Tide
“ROBERT LOUIS STEVENSON'S greatest South Seas story comes to the screen in Color!”
Synopsis
In 1890, two British expatriates, Robert Herrick and Huish, and German Captain Jakob Thorbecke, are commissioned to sail a Yankee schooner called The Golden State , whose captain and crew have died of smallpox. From Tehua in the South Seas to Australia, they are to deliver a cargo of champagne. Thorbecke decides to head for Peru, however, so he can sell the merchandise and pocket the money. While sailing, Faith Wishart, daughter of the deceased captain, comes out of her hiding place on board and, by briefly holding Thorbecke at gunpoint, demands he make the delivery.
Top Cast
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Oskar Homolka
Capt. Jakob Therbecke
Frances Farmer
Faith Wishart
Ray Milland
Robert Herrick
Lloyd Nolan
Attwater
Barry Fitzgerald
Huish
Charles Judels
Port Doctor
Charles Stevens
Uncle Ned
David Torrence
Tapena Tom
Lina Basquette
Attwater's Servant
Harry Field
Tahiera
Arthur B. Allen
Native Sailor
Eugene Beday
Port Officer
Nancy Chaplin
Woman
Sonny Chorre
Attwater's Guard
J.J. Clark
Tourist
Stella Francis
Tourist
Jack George
Band Leader
Robert Haines
Man
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 17, 1937
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- James P. Hogan
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Louis Stevenson, Bertram Millhauser
- Original Score
- Victor Young
- Original Title
- Ebb Tide
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
James P. Hogan
Robert Louis Stevenson, Bertram Millhauser
Victor Young
Ray Rennahan, Leo Tover
LeRoy Stone
Lucien Hubbard, Adolph Zukor, William LeBaron
Department Leadership Roster
Lucien Hubbard
Producer
Adolph Zukor
Producer
LeRoy Stone
Editor
Edith Head
Costume Design
James P. Hogan
Director
Bertram Millhauser
Writer
Ray Rennahan
Director of Photography
Leo Tover
Director of Photography
Victor Young
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
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ebb Tide
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Ebb Tide about?
In 1890, two British expatriates, Robert Herrick and Huish, and German Captain Jakob Thorbecke, are commissioned to sail a Yankee schooner called The Golden State , whose captain and crew have died of smallpox. From Tehua in the South Seas to Australia, they are to deliver a cargo of champagne. Thorbecke decides to head for Peru, however, so he can sell the merchandise and pocket the money. While sailing, Faith Wishart, daughter of the deceased captain, comes out of her hiding place on board and, by briefly holding Thorbecke at gunpoint, demands he make the delivery.
Who directed Ebb Tide?
Ebb Tide was directed by James P. Hogan.
Who stars in Ebb Tide?
The principal cast of Ebb Tide includes Oskar Homolka, Frances Farmer, Ray Milland, Lloyd Nolan, Barry Fitzgerald.
When was Ebb Tide released and how long is it?
Ebb Tide was released in 1937 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
Who composed the musical score for Ebb Tide?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Ebb Tide was composed by Victor Young.
Is Ebb Tide based on a book or true story?
Ebb Tide is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Robert Louis Stevenson".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Ebb Tide?
Ebb Tide holds official age classifications: GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).