Black Waters
“A tale of "Frisco" bay at midnight”
Synopsis
A mad captain poses as a cleric to murder people aboard a fogbound ship.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
April 5, 1929
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Marshall Neilan
- Screenplay & Story
- John Willard
- Original Title
- Black Waters
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- British & Dominions Film Corporation, Herbert Wilcox Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Marshall Neilan
John Willard
David Kesson
Rose Smith
Herbert Wilcox
Department Leadership Roster
David Kesson
Director of Photography
Rose Smith
Editor
Herbert Wilcox
Producer
Marshall Neilan
Director
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.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Black Waters.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Black Waters
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Black Waters about?
A mad captain poses as a cleric to murder people aboard a fogbound ship.
Who directed Black Waters?
Black Waters was directed by Marshall Neilan.
Who stars in Black Waters?
The principal cast of Black Waters includes James Kirkwood, Mary Brian, John Loder, Robert Ames, Frank Reicher.
When was Black Waters released and how long is it?
Black Waters was released in 1929 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Black Waters?
Black Waters holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).