Strange Cargo
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Synopsis
On board a yacht sailing from India to Britain, the owner of the vessel is murdered by one of the passengers. (This film was produced both in full sound and silent versions, the latter for theaters that had not yet been wired for sound.)
Top Cast
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Lee Patrick
Diana Foster
June Nash
Ruth
George Barraud
Bruce Lloyd
Cosmo Kyrle Bellew
Sir Richard Barclay
Russell Gleason
Hungerford
Frank Reicher
Dr. Stecker
Claude King
Yacht Captain
Ned Sparks
Yacht First Mate
Josephine Brown
Mrs. Townsend
Chuck Hamilton
Boatswain
George Beranger
First Stranger (as André Beranger)
Otto Matieson
Second Stranger (as Otto Matiesen)
Harry Allen
Short
Warner Richmond
Neil Stoker
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 31, 1929
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Benjamin Glazer, Arthur Gregor
- Screenplay & Story
- Benjamin Glazer
- Original Title
- Strange Cargo
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 15m
- Production Studios
- Pathé Exchange
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Benjamin Glazer, Arthur Gregor
Benjamin Glazer, Melchior Lengyel, Horace Jackson
Arthur C. Miller
Jack Ogilvie, Paul Weatherwax
Benjamin Glazer
Department Leadership Roster
Arthur C. Miller
Director of Photography
Jack Ogilvie
Editor
Benjamin Glazer
Producer
Benjamin Glazer
Director
Arthur Gregor
Director
Paul Weatherwax
Editor
Benjamin Glazer
Screenplay
Horace Jackson
Writer
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
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Frequently Asked Questions About Strange Cargo
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Strange Cargo about?
On board a yacht sailing from India to Britain, the owner of the vessel is murdered by one of the passengers. (This film was produced both in full sound and silent versions, the latter for theaters that had not yet been wired for sound.)
Who directed Strange Cargo?
Strange Cargo was directed by Benjamin Glazer, Arthur Gregor.
Who stars in Strange Cargo?
The principal cast of Strange Cargo includes Lee Patrick, June Nash, George Barraud, Cosmo Kyrle Bellew, Russell Gleason.
When was Strange Cargo released and how long is it?
Strange Cargo was released in 1929 with a total runtime of 1h 15m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Strange Cargo?
Strange Cargo holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).