The Mate of the Alden Bessie
Synopsis
The captain of the "Alden Bessie" was a drunken tyrant who manhandled his men upon the slightest provocation, despite the pleadings of his daughter and the first mate who loved her in his rough way, but for whom she could feel only friendship. One night the crew killed him, and marooned the mate and the captain's daughter by sending them adrift in a small boat. Days passed upon the vast expanse of ocean, and their food was all gone and death near, when land was sighted and their boat was cast up on a coral reef, and they with difficulty made the shore. Fear of death was soon supplanted in the heart of the captain's daughter by fear of a man loving her all too well. The mate, seeing this and realizing the strength of his passion, decided to live on the side of the island, but as the months passed away his loneliness overcame him and he made his way to where she sat reading. He looked over her shoulder, and saw that she read the marriage service.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 4, 1912
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hobart Bosworth
- Screenplay & Story
- Hobart Bosworth
- Original Title
- The Mate of the Alden Bessie
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 12m
- Production Studios
- Selig Polyscope Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hobart Bosworth
Hobart Bosworth
Department Leadership Roster
Hobart Bosworth
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is The Mate of the Alden Bessie about?
The captain of the "Alden Bessie" was a drunken tyrant who manhandled his men upon the slightest provocation, despite the pleadings of his daughter and the first mate who loved her in his rough way, but for whom she could feel only friendship. One night the crew killed him, and marooned the mate and the captain's daughter by sending them adrift in a small boat. Days passed upon the vast expanse of ocean, and their food was all gone and death near, when land was sighted and their boat was cast up on a coral reef, and they with difficulty made the shore. Fear of death was soon supplanted in the heart of the captain's daughter by fear of a man loving her all too well. The mate, seeing this and realizing the strength of his passion, decided to live on the side of the island, but as the months passed away his loneliness overcame him and he made his way to where she sat reading. He looked over her shoulder, and saw that she read the marriage service.
Who directed The Mate of the Alden Bessie?
The Mate of the Alden Bessie was directed by Hobart Bosworth.
Who stars in The Mate of the Alden Bessie?
The principal cast of The Mate of the Alden Bessie includes Frank Clark, Bessie Eyton, Hobart Bosworth, Tom Santschi, Frank Opperman.
When was The Mate of the Alden Bessie released and how long is it?
The Mate of the Alden Bessie was released in 1912 with a total runtime of 12m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Mate of the Alden Bessie?
The Mate of the Alden Bessie holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).