Dangerous Waters
“He answered to no one when it came to quelling a Mutiny at Sea, Saving his Passengers at the Risk of his Life, or Fighting to the Death for the Woman he Loved.”
Synopsis
While a ship captain is at sea dealing with a mutiny among his crew, his wife is at home having an affair with his best friend.
Top Cast
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Jack Holt
Jim Marlowe
Robert Armstrong
'Dusty' Johnson
Grace Bradley
Joan Marlowe
Diana Gibson
Ruth Denning
Charles Murray
Chief Engineer McDuffy
Willard Robertson
Bill MacKeechie
Guy Usher
Captain Denning
Dewey Robinson
Chips
Edward Gargan
Bosun
Edwin Maxwell
Mr. Brunch
Richard Alexander
Hays
Walter Miller
Oleson
Donald Briggs
Quartermaster
John 'Dusty' King
Singing Sailor
Sugar Adair
Dancer (uncredited)
Stanley Andrews
Steamship Company Agent (uncredited)
Henry A. Barrows
Old Skipper (uncredited)
Sven Hugo Borg
Sailor (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 10, 1936
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lambert Hillyer
- Screenplay & Story
- Richard Schayer, Malcolm Stuart Boylan, Hazel Jamieson
- Original Title
- Dangerous Waters
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 6m
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lambert Hillyer
Richard Schayer, Malcolm Stuart Boylan, Hazel Jamieson, Theodore Reeves
Harry Forbes
Murray Seldeen
Fred S. Meyer
Department Leadership Roster
Harry Forbes
Director of Photography
Richard Schayer
Screenplay
Malcolm Stuart Boylan
Screenplay
Fred S. Meyer
Producer
Hazel Jamieson
Screenplay
Murray Seldeen
Editor
Lambert Hillyer
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
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dangerous Waters
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Dangerous Waters about?
While a ship captain is at sea dealing with a mutiny among his crew, his wife is at home having an affair with his best friend.
Who directed Dangerous Waters?
Dangerous Waters was directed by Lambert Hillyer.
Who stars in Dangerous Waters?
The principal cast of Dangerous Waters includes Jack Holt, Robert Armstrong, Grace Bradley, Diana Gibson, Charles Murray.
When was Dangerous Waters released and how long is it?
Dangerous Waters was released in 1936 with a total runtime of 1h 6m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Dangerous Waters?
Dangerous Waters holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).