Scarlet Seas
Synopsis
A sea captain comes to rescue of a prostitute in Shanghai, who is being run out of town. He takes her aboard his ship and heads out to sea. Not long afterwards the ship sinks but the pair manage to get into a lifeboat before it goes under. They are later picked up by a passing ship, but it turns out that the crew had just mutinied against their captain and taken over the ship.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 12, 1928
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Francis Dillon
- Screenplay & Story
- Bradley King
- Original Score
- Karl Hajos
- Original Title
- Scarlet Seas
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Production Studios
- First National Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Francis Dillon
Bradley King, Scott Darling
Karl Hajos
Sol Polito
Jack Gardner, Edward Schroeder
Department Leadership Roster
John Francis Dillon
Director
Bradley King
Screenplay
Karl Hajos
Original Music Composer
Sol Polito
Director of Photography
Jack Gardner
Editor
Edward Schroeder
Editor
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 Scarlet Seas
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Scarlet Seas about?
A sea captain comes to rescue of a prostitute in Shanghai, who is being run out of town. He takes her aboard his ship and heads out to sea. Not long afterwards the ship sinks but the pair manage to get into a lifeboat before it goes under. They are later picked up by a passing ship, but it turns out that the crew had just mutinied against their captain and taken over the ship.
Who directed Scarlet Seas?
Scarlet Seas was directed by John Francis Dillon.
Who stars in Scarlet Seas?
The principal cast of Scarlet Seas includes Richard Barthelmess, Betty Compson, Loretta Young, James Bradbury Sr., Jack Curtis.
When was Scarlet Seas released and how long is it?
Scarlet Seas was released in 1928 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.
Who composed the musical score for Scarlet Seas?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Scarlet Seas was composed by Karl Hajos.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Scarlet Seas?
Scarlet Seas holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).