The Wreck of the Hesperus
“OUT OF DARK SEAS...DARK DEEDS! OUT OF SOFT ARMS...WILD RAPTURE!”
Synopsis
The story of an ex-sea captain who uses devious means to make his salvage company a success. Based on Longfellow's famous poem.
Top Cast
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Willard Parker
John Macready
Edgar Buchanan
George Lockhart
Patricia Barry
Deborah Allen
Holmes Herbert
Pastor West
Wilton Graff
Caleb Cross
Boyd Davis
Gov. Lincoln
Jeff Corey
Joshua Hill
Paul Campbell
Ned Jones
Paul E. Burns
Rudolph Zeiss
Trevor Bardette
William Bliss
Herbert Heywood
Alexander Tarn
Earle S. Dewey
Landlord
Mikel Conrad
Angus McReady
Patti Brady
Lucy
Martin Milner
Nathaniel
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 4, 1948
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Hoffman
- Screenplay & Story
- Aubrey Wisberg
- Original Title
- The Wreck of the Hesperus
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Hoffman
Aubrey Wisberg
Allen G. Siegler
James Sweeney
Wallace MacDonald
Department Leadership Roster
Aubrey Wisberg
Screenplay
John Hoffman
Director
James Sweeney
Editor
Wallace MacDonald
Producer
Allen G. Siegler
Director of Photography
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 Wreck of the Hesperus
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Wreck of the Hesperus about?
The story of an ex-sea captain who uses devious means to make his salvage company a success. Based on Longfellow's famous poem.
Who directed The Wreck of the Hesperus?
The Wreck of the Hesperus was directed by John Hoffman.
Who stars in The Wreck of the Hesperus?
The principal cast of The Wreck of the Hesperus includes Willard Parker, Edgar Buchanan, Patricia Barry, Holmes Herbert, Wilton Graff.
When was The Wreck of the Hesperus released and how long is it?
The Wreck of the Hesperus was released in 1948 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Wreck of the Hesperus?
The Wreck of the Hesperus holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).