Gun Cargo
Synopsis
A Maritime Board of Inquiry investigates the loss of the merchant ship, the Black Rover . Its captain, Jim Parker, offers the following testimony on his own behalf: Jim is recommended by Fred Winthrop to his father, owner of the Winthrop Shipping Line, to command the Black Rover after its captain and crew refuse to make the voyage. Jim, who has just received his captain's papers, agrees, unaware that Winthrop is illegally running a cargo of contraband weapons. The film has never had a theatrical release. Production began in 1930 under the title "Contraband," stopped when the producers ran out of money, then began again under the title "Contraband Cargo." Production soon stopped again and was not resumed until 1939, when new footage was shot and footage from HELL HARBOR (1930) was edited in. The film was still deemed not suitable for theatrical distribution, and it was not until 1949 that it was finally released... for late night airing on television.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 5, 1949
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jack Irwin
- Screenplay & Story
- Jack Irwin
- Original Title
- Gun Cargo
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 49m
- Production Studios
- Jack Irwin Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jack Irwin
Jack Irwin
Edward A. Kull
William Austin
Jack Irwin
Department Leadership Roster
Jack Irwin
Director
Jack Irwin
Writer
Jack Irwin
Producer
Edward A. Kull
Director of Photography
William Austin
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Gun Cargo
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Gun Cargo about?
A Maritime Board of Inquiry investigates the loss of the merchant ship, the Black Rover . Its captain, Jim Parker, offers the following testimony on his own behalf: Jim is recommended by Fred Winthrop to his father, owner of the Winthrop Shipping Line, to command the Black Rover after its captain and crew refuse to make the voyage. Jim, who has just received his captain's papers, agrees, unaware that Winthrop is illegally running a cargo of contraband weapons. The film has never had a theatrical release. Production began in 1930 under the title "Contraband," stopped when the producers ran out of money, then began again under the title "Contraband Cargo." Production soon stopped again and was not resumed until 1939, when new footage was shot and footage from HELL HARBOR (1930) was edited in. The film was still deemed not suitable for theatrical distribution, and it was not until 1949 that it was finally released... for late night airing on television.
Who directed Gun Cargo?
Gun Cargo was directed by Jack Irwin.
Who stars in Gun Cargo?
The principal cast of Gun Cargo includes Rex Lease, Smith Ballew, William Farnum, Gibson Gowland, Robert Frazer.
When was Gun Cargo released and how long is it?
Gun Cargo was released in 1949 with a total runtime of 49m.