

Stowaway
Synopsis
On her first night as a dockside dancer, Mary Foster loses her job when she tries to fend of the advances of first mate Groder. On the street and being pursued by a Policeman who thinks she is a prostitute, Mary seeks shelter on an old freighter. She is soon discovered by second mate Tommy and they quickly fall in love, but with first mate Groder lurking around will their lives work out in the end?
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March 1, 1932
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Phil Whitman
- Screenplay & Story
- Norman Springer
- Original Title
- Stowaway
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 54m
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Phil Whitman
Norman Springer
Leon Shamroy
Milton Carruth
Department Leadership Roster
Phil Whitman
Director
Norman Springer
Writer
Milton Carruth
Editor
Leon Shamroy
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 Stowaway
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Stowaway about?
On her first night as a dockside dancer, Mary Foster loses her job when she tries to fend of the advances of first mate Groder. On the street and being pursued by a Policeman who thinks she is a prostitute, Mary seeks shelter on an old freighter. She is soon discovered by second mate Tommy and they quickly fall in love, but with first mate Groder lurking around will their lives work out in the end?
Who directed Stowaway?
Stowaway was directed by Phil Whitman.
Who stars in Stowaway?
The principal cast of Stowaway includes Fay Wray, Leon Ames, Montagu Love, Lee Moran, Roscoe Karns.
When was Stowaway released and how long is it?
Stowaway was released in 1932 with a total runtime of 54m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Stowaway?
Stowaway holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).




















