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8.0 / 10(1 votes)IMDb19281h 2mUnited States of America

Ships of the Night

Synopsis

In search of her fugitive brother, who wounded a man who was later murdered, Johanna Hearne encounters pirates, a Chinaman with a harem and criminals as slaves, and love on a desert island for ship captain Dan Meloy.

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

November 27, 1928

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Duke Worne
Screenplay & Story
Frederick Nebel, Arthur Hoerl
Original Title
Ships of the Night
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
No Language
Runtime
1h 2m
Production Studios
Trem Carr Pictures

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Duke Worne

Screenplay & Story

Frederick Nebel, Arthur Hoerl

Department Leadership Roster

Duke Worne

Director

Arthur Hoerl

Writer

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Ships of the Night.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ships of the Night

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Ships of the Night about?

In search of her fugitive brother, who wounded a man who was later murdered, Johanna Hearne encounters pirates, a Chinaman with a harem and criminals as slaves, and love on a desert island for ship captain Dan Meloy.

Who directed Ships of the Night?

Ships of the Night was directed by Duke Worne.

Who stars in Ships of the Night?

The principal cast of Ships of the Night includes Jacqueline Logan, Sôjin Kamiyama, Jack Mower, Andy Clyde, Arthur Rankin.

When was Ships of the Night released and how long is it?

Ships of the Night was released in 1928 with a total runtime of 1h 2m.