The Sea Wolf
“A Soul-Stirring Story of Perils and Passion at Sea Red-Blooded and Virile. As Powerful as the Raging Sea”
Synopsis
Humphrey Van Weyden and Maud Brewster are rescued by a nearby ship when the ferry they're on is rammed and sinks. However, instead of dropping them off ashore, the ship's fearsome captain, the brutal Wolf Larsen, forces Humphrey to work as a cabin boy--and has other ideas for the pretty young Maud. (Written by frankfob2@yahoo.com)
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Release History & Theatrical Window
May 15, 1920
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George Melford
- Screenplay & Story
- Jack London, Will M. Ritchey
- Original Title
- The Sea Wolf
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Production Studios
- Famous Players-Lasky Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George Melford
Jack London, Will M. Ritchey
Department Leadership Roster
George Melford
Director
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 The Sea Wolf
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What is The Sea Wolf about?
Humphrey Van Weyden and Maud Brewster are rescued by a nearby ship when the ferry they're on is rammed and sinks. However, instead of dropping them off ashore, the ship's fearsome captain, the brutal Wolf Larsen, forces Humphrey to work as a cabin boy--and has other ideas for the pretty young Maud. (Written by frankfob2@yahoo.com)
Who directed The Sea Wolf?
The Sea Wolf was directed by George Melford.
Who stars in The Sea Wolf?
The principal cast of The Sea Wolf includes Noah Beery, James Gordon, Raymond Hatton, A. Edward Sutherland, Walter Long.
When was The Sea Wolf released and how long is it?
The Sea Wolf was released in 1920 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.
Is The Sea Wolf based on a book or true story?
The Sea Wolf is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Jack London".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Sea Wolf?
The Sea Wolf holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).