The Wreck of the Hesperus
Synopsis
Captain Slocum of the Hesperus arrives on shore in a New England village to find that the girl he loves has been tricked into marrying John Hazzard in his absence. Heartbroken and bitter, the captain, with his daughter, Gale, and second mate, Singapore Jack, returns to sea. He rescues from a burning vessel John Hazzard, Jr., son of his rival, and though he tries to keep the boy from Gale, a romance develops. ...
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 31, 1927
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Elmer Clifton
- Screenplay & Story
- John Farrow
- Original Title
- The Wreck of the Hesperus
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Production Studios
- DeMille Pictures Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Elmer Clifton
John Farrow
John J. Mescall
Eleanor Hall
Department Leadership Roster
Elmer Clifton
Director
John Farrow
Writer
Eleanor Hall
Editor
Adrian
Costume Design
John J. Mescall
Director of Photography
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What is The Wreck of the Hesperus about?
Captain Slocum of the Hesperus arrives on shore in a New England village to find that the girl he loves has been tricked into marrying John Hazzard in his absence. Heartbroken and bitter, the captain, with his daughter, Gale, and second mate, Singapore Jack, returns to sea. He rescues from a burning vessel John Hazzard, Jr., son of his rival, and though he tries to keep the boy from Gale, a romance develops. ...
Who directed The Wreck of the Hesperus?
The Wreck of the Hesperus was directed by Elmer Clifton.
Who stars in The Wreck of the Hesperus?
The principal cast of The Wreck of the Hesperus includes Sam De Grasse, Virginia Bradford, Francis Ford, Alan Hale, Francis Marion.
When was The Wreck of the Hesperus released and how long is it?
The Wreck of the Hesperus was released in 1927 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.