Transatlantic
“A storm of Love! Hate! Murder! Retribution!”
Synopsis
As a luxurious ocean liner makes its way across the Atlantic Ocean, the audience is made privy to the travails of several of its passengers. Edmund Lowe heads the cast as Monty Greer, a suave gambler who falls in love with Judy, the daughter of immigrant lens grinder Rudolph Kramer. In trying to recover some valuable securities stolen from banker Henry Graham, Greer finds himself in the middle of a fierce gun battle in the ship's engine room. Meanwhile, Graham, who has been cheating on his wife Kay with sexy dancer Sigrid Carline, is murdered by person or persons unknown.
Top Cast
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Edmund Lowe
Monty Greer
Lois Moran
Judy Kramer
John Halliday
Henry D. Graham
Greta Nissen
Sigrid Carline
Myrna Loy
Kay Graham
Jean Hersholt
Rudolph aka Jed Kramer
Earle Foxe
Handsome
Billy Bevan
Hodgkins
Eddie Borden
Interloper
Jesse De Vorska
Buyer
Crauford Kent
1st Officer
Claude King
Captain
James Kirkwood
Sigrid's Beau
Jack Low
Waiter
Bob Montgomery
Socker
Goodee Montgomery
Peters
Edmund Mortimer
Stateroom Guest
Louis Natheaux
Henchman
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 30, 1931
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William K. Howard
- Screenplay & Story
- Lynn Starling, Guy Bolton
- Original Score
- Carli Elinor, R. H. Bassett, Hugo Friedhofer
- Original Title
- Transatlantic
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 18m
- Production Studios
- Fox Film Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William K. Howard
Lynn Starling, Guy Bolton
Carli Elinor, R. H. Bassett, Hugo Friedhofer
James Wong Howe
Jack Murray
Department Leadership Roster
William K. Howard
Director
Lynn Starling
Screenplay
Guy Bolton
Screenplay
Carli Elinor
Original Music Composer
R. H. Bassett
Original Music Composer
James Wong Howe
Director of Photography
Hugo Friedhofer
Original Music Composer
Jack Murray
Editor
Dolly Tree
Costume Design
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 Transatlantic
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Transatlantic about?
As a luxurious ocean liner makes its way across the Atlantic Ocean, the audience is made privy to the travails of several of its passengers. Edmund Lowe heads the cast as Monty Greer, a suave gambler who falls in love with Judy, the daughter of immigrant lens grinder Rudolph Kramer. In trying to recover some valuable securities stolen from banker Henry Graham, Greer finds himself in the middle of a fierce gun battle in the ship's engine room. Meanwhile, Graham, who has been cheating on his wife Kay with sexy dancer Sigrid Carline, is murdered by person or persons unknown.
Who directed Transatlantic?
Transatlantic was directed by William K. Howard.
Who stars in Transatlantic?
The principal cast of Transatlantic includes Edmund Lowe, Lois Moran, John Halliday, Greta Nissen, Myrna Loy.
When was Transatlantic released and how long is it?
Transatlantic was released in 1931 with a total runtime of 1h 18m.
Who composed the musical score for Transatlantic?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Transatlantic was composed by Carli Elinor, R. H. Bassett, Hugo Friedhofer.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Transatlantic?
Transatlantic holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).