The Ghost Ship
“MYSTERY TERROR!”
Synopsis
Captain Stone's newly recruited officer, Tom Merriam, idolizes his senior who treats him like a friend. But when a couple of his crew members die mysteriously, Tom starts doubting Stone's authority.
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The Ghost Ship - Chains Scene
Type: Clip • Published 2019-10-12
Top Cast
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Richard Dix
Capt. Will Stone
Russell Wade
Third Officer Tom Merriam
Edith Barrett
Ellen Roberts
Ben Bard
First Officer Bowns
Edmund Glover
Jacob 'Sparks' Winslow, Radioman
Sir Lancelot
Billy Radd
Lawrence Tierney
Seaman Louie Parker
Dewey Robinson
Boats
Skelton Knaggs
Paolo 'Finn' Lindstrom, the Mute
Paul Marion
Peter, the Greek
Robert Bice
Raphael, the Steward
Tom Burton
William Benson
Harry Clay
Tom McCall
Alec Craig
Blind Beggar
Boyd Davis
Charles Roberts
George DeNormand
John Corbin, Sailor
Charles Lung
Long Jim
Shirley O'Hara
Ellen's Sister
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 16, 1943
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mark Robson
- Screenplay & Story
- Donald Henderson Clarke
- Original Score
- Roy Webb
- Original Title
- The Ghost Ship
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 9m
- Production Studios
- RKO Radio Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mark Robson
Donald Henderson Clarke, Leo Mittler
Roy Webb
Nicholas Musuraca
John Lockert
Val Lewton
Department Leadership Roster
Mark Robson
Director
Donald Henderson Clarke
Screenplay
Val Lewton
Producer
Roy Webb
Original Music Composer
Nicholas Musuraca
Director of Photography
John Lockert
Editor
Edward Stevenson
Costume Design
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 Ghost Ship
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Ghost Ship about?
Captain Stone's newly recruited officer, Tom Merriam, idolizes his senior who treats him like a friend. But when a couple of his crew members die mysteriously, Tom starts doubting Stone's authority.
Who directed The Ghost Ship?
The Ghost Ship was directed by Mark Robson.
Who stars in The Ghost Ship?
The principal cast of The Ghost Ship includes Richard Dix, Russell Wade, Edith Barrett, Ben Bard, Edmund Glover.
When was The Ghost Ship released and how long is it?
The Ghost Ship was released in 1943 with a total runtime of 1h 9m.
Who composed the musical score for The Ghost Ship?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Ghost Ship was composed by Roy Webb.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Ghost Ship?
The Ghost Ship holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).