Forbidden Cargo
Synopsis
A vivacious young woman known only as Captain Joe captains a rum-runner operating between the Bahamas and the United States. Jerry Burke, a Secret Service agent assigned to the Bahamas to halt this illegal trade in rum, meets Captain Joe, whom he knows as Peggy O'Day, and falls in love with her, arousing the antipathy of Pietro, Peggy's first mate.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
February 22, 1925
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tom Buckingham
- Screenplay & Story
- Fred Myton
- Original Title
- Forbidden Cargo
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Robertson-Cole Pictures Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tom Buckingham
Fred Myton
Department Leadership Roster
Tom Buckingham
Director
Fred Myton
Screenplay
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 Forbidden Cargo
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Forbidden Cargo about?
A vivacious young woman known only as Captain Joe captains a rum-runner operating between the Bahamas and the United States. Jerry Burke, a Secret Service agent assigned to the Bahamas to halt this illegal trade in rum, meets Captain Joe, whom he knows as Peggy O'Day, and falls in love with her, arousing the antipathy of Pietro, Peggy's first mate.
Who directed Forbidden Cargo?
Forbidden Cargo was directed by Tom Buckingham.
Who stars in Forbidden Cargo?
The principal cast of Forbidden Cargo includes Evelyn Brent, Robert Ellis, Boris Karloff, Jack Kenny.
When was Forbidden Cargo released and how long is it?
Forbidden Cargo was released in 1925 with a total runtime of 50m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Forbidden Cargo?
Forbidden Cargo holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).