Why Sailors Leave Home
Synopsis
When their ship arrives in an Arabian port, the sailors are given shore leave among them Bill Biggles, who has previously had little success with women. Visiting a sheik who has long been under obligation to him, Bill is welcomed at the palace, and the polygamous ruler, who has abducted a damsel, decides to absent himself and appoint Bill as his deputy. It seems Bill's luck is set to change dramatically until the wives decide to go on strike!
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Monty Banks
- Screenplay & Story
- Syd Courtenay, Lola Harvey
- Original Title
- Why Sailors Leave Home
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 11m
- Production Studios
- British International Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Monty Banks
Syd Courtenay, Lola Harvey
Emile de Ruelle
John Maxwell
Department Leadership Roster
Monty Banks
Director
Emile de Ruelle
Editor
John Maxwell
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Why Sailors Leave Home.
Featured In Curated Collections
Editorial lists, community rankings, and cinematic collections featuring Why Sailors Leave Home.
list5
More Like Why Sailors Leave Home
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.
Frequently Asked Questions About Why Sailors Leave Home
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Why Sailors Leave Home about?
When their ship arrives in an Arabian port, the sailors are given shore leave among them Bill Biggles, who has previously had little success with women. Visiting a sheik who has long been under obligation to him, Bill is welcomed at the palace, and the polygamous ruler, who has abducted a damsel, decides to absent himself and appoint Bill as his deputy. It seems Bill's luck is set to change dramatically until the wives decide to go on strike!
Who directed Why Sailors Leave Home?
Why Sailors Leave Home was directed by Monty Banks.
Who stars in Why Sailors Leave Home?
The principal cast of Why Sailors Leave Home includes Leslie Fuller, Peter Bernard, Eve Gray, Gladys Cruickshank, Dmitri Vetter.
When was Why Sailors Leave Home released and how long is it?
Why Sailors Leave Home was released in 1930 with a total runtime of 1h 11m.