Sea Horses
Synopsis
Helen Salvia sets sail with her 4-year-old daughter for Panda, an isolated East African port, where she expects to join her Italian husband, Lorenzo, who deserted her a year after their marriage. Cochran, the burly first mate, and Harvey, the youthful third officer, openly vie for her favor, while Captain Glanville remains aloof. In Panda, Helen discovers that her husband has become a drunken derelict and returns to the ship, but Glanville is forced to buy her release from Salvia. Fearful of the implication, Helen returns ashore with her daughter, flees from Lorenzo's attempts to attack her, and is found by Glanville just as a typhoon breaks in all its fury. In regaining possession of the child from Lorenzo, the captain is wounded; and Cochran, covering their retreat, kills Lorenzo. Cochran pays for his daring with his life, and Helen is free to return to England with Glanville. It is considered a lost film.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
February 22, 1926
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Allan Dwan
- Screenplay & Story
- James Shelley Hamilton, Becky Gardiner
- Original Title
- Sea Horses
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Allan Dwan
James Shelley Hamilton, Becky Gardiner, Francis Brett Young
Department Leadership Roster
James Shelley Hamilton
Screenplay
Allan Dwan
Director
Becky Gardiner
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sea Horses
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Sea Horses about?
Helen Salvia sets sail with her 4-year-old daughter for Panda, an isolated East African port, where she expects to join her Italian husband, Lorenzo, who deserted her a year after their marriage. Cochran, the burly first mate, and Harvey, the youthful third officer, openly vie for her favor, while Captain Glanville remains aloof. In Panda, Helen discovers that her husband has become a drunken derelict and returns to the ship, but Glanville is forced to buy her release from Salvia. Fearful of the implication, Helen returns ashore with her daughter, flees from Lorenzo's attempts to attack her, and is found by Glanville just as a typhoon breaks in all its fury. In regaining possession of the child from Lorenzo, the captain is wounded; and Cochran, covering their retreat, kills Lorenzo. Cochran pays for his daring with his life, and Helen is free to return to England with Glanville. It is considered a lost film.
Who directed Sea Horses?
Sea Horses was directed by Allan Dwan.
Who stars in Sea Horses?
The principal cast of Sea Horses includes Jack Holt, Florence Vidor, William Powell, George Bancroft, Mack Swain.
When was Sea Horses released and how long is it?
Sea Horses was released in 1926 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.
Is Sea Horses based on a book or true story?
Sea Horses is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Francis Brett Young".