The Sea Wolf
Synopsis
Captain "Wolf" Larsen, the absolute master of a seal schooner, is a mystic and philosopher, though he rules his men with an iron hand. On a ferry going from San Francisco to Oakland, Van Weyden, a critic, and Maud Brewster, a novelist, meet in masquerade costumes and are forced overboard when their boat collides with a steamer. Humphrey, then Maud, are picked up by Larsen's crew. Because of her costume, Maud is taken for a boy and placed in the custody of Mugridge, the cook, who attempts to attack her upon discovering her identity. Larsen takes her under his protection and decides to marry her; but as the ceremony begins, the crew mutinies, and Larsen is stricken with blindness as he faces the rebels. The ship is set afire, and though Humphrey and Maud are rescued by another steamer, Larsen, deserted by his crew, refuses to quit his ship and is enveloped in flames.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
July 26, 1926
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ralph Ince
- Screenplay & Story
- J. Grubb Alexander, Jack London
- Original Score
- Sebastián Piana
- Original Title
- The Sea Wolf
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Production Studios
- Ralph W. Ince Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ralph Ince
J. Grubb Alexander, Jack London
Sebastián Piana
J.O. Taylor
Department Leadership Roster
J. Grubb Alexander
Writer
Ralph Ince
Director
J.O. Taylor
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Sea Wolf
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What is The Sea Wolf about?
Captain "Wolf" Larsen, the absolute master of a seal schooner, is a mystic and philosopher, though he rules his men with an iron hand. On a ferry going from San Francisco to Oakland, Van Weyden, a critic, and Maud Brewster, a novelist, meet in masquerade costumes and are forced overboard when their boat collides with a steamer. Humphrey, then Maud, are picked up by Larsen's crew. Because of her costume, Maud is taken for a boy and placed in the custody of Mugridge, the cook, who attempts to attack her upon discovering her identity. Larsen takes her under his protection and decides to marry her; but as the ceremony begins, the crew mutinies, and Larsen is stricken with blindness as he faces the rebels. The ship is set afire, and though Humphrey and Maud are rescued by another steamer, Larsen, deserted by his crew, refuses to quit his ship and is enveloped in flames.
Who directed The Sea Wolf?
The Sea Wolf was directed by Ralph Ince.
Who stars in The Sea Wolf?
The principal cast of The Sea Wolf includes Ralph Ince, Claire Adams, Theodore von Eltz, Snitz Edwards, Mitchell Lewis.
When was The Sea Wolf released and how long is it?
The Sea Wolf was released in 1926 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.
Who composed the musical score for The Sea Wolf?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Sea Wolf was composed by Sebastián Piana.
Is The Sea Wolf based on a book or true story?
The Sea Wolf is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Jack London".