The Ship That Died
Synopsis
This MGM An Historical Mystery short traces the final voyage of the Mary Celeste, a ship discovered at sea, in December 1872, devoid - for no discernible reason - of crew, passengers and captain. At "the famed nautical court of Gibraltar", investigators propose three hypotheses.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →John Nesbitt
Narrator (voice)
Leonard Penn
Rescue Ship Crewman
Rhea Mitchell
Passenger on Mary Celeste
Harry Allen
Bos'n of Rescue Ship
Lee Prather
Minor Role
Richard Alexander
Crewman of Mary Celeste
Francis X. Bushman Jr.
Minor Role (uncredited)
Edward Kilroy
Minor Role (uncredited)
Claude King
Chief Officer of Ship Inquiry Board (uncredited)
Frank Shannon
Minor Role (uncredited)
Charles Sullivan
Crewman of Mary Celeste (uncredited)
Harry Tenbrook
Crewman of Rescue Ship (uncredited)
Gene Coogan
Board of Inquiry Member (uncredited)
Frank Dae
Board of Inquiry Member (uncredited)
Edmund Mortimer
Board of Inquiry Member (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 19, 1938
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jacques Tourneur
- Screenplay & Story
- George Sayer
- Original Title
- The Ship That Died
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 10m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jacques Tourneur
George Sayer
Department Leadership Roster
Jacques Tourneur
Director
George Sayer
Writer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Ship That Died
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What is The Ship That Died about?
This MGM An Historical Mystery short traces the final voyage of the Mary Celeste, a ship discovered at sea, in December 1872, devoid - for no discernible reason - of crew, passengers and captain. At "the famed nautical court of Gibraltar", investigators propose three hypotheses.
Who directed The Ship That Died?
The Ship That Died was directed by Jacques Tourneur.
Who stars in The Ship That Died?
The principal cast of The Ship That Died includes John Nesbitt, Leonard Penn, Rhea Mitchell, Harry Allen, Lee Prather.
When was The Ship That Died released and how long is it?
The Ship That Died was released in 1938 with a total runtime of 10m.