The Boatswain's Mate
Synopsis
The Boatswain’s Mate, which appeared in WW Jacobs’ 1905 short story collection ‘Captains All’, tells of an ex-boatswain (Johnny Butt) who is eager to win the hand of the local pub landlady. He bribes an ex-soldier to stage a house-breaking, so that he can win her in a heroic last-minute rescue. The plan begins to unravel when the ‘burglar’ (Victor McLaglen) and his victim (Florence Turner) are instantly smitten. It’s the feisty shotgun-wielding landlady, who triumphantly puts the boatswain in his place. BFI
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1924
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- H. Manning Haynes
- Screenplay & Story
- W.W. Jacobs, Lydia Hayward
- Original Title
- The Boatswain's Mate
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 30m
- Production Studios
- Artistic Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
H. Manning Haynes
W.W. Jacobs, Lydia Hayward
Department Leadership Roster
Lydia Hayward
Writer
H. Manning Haynes
Director
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What is The Boatswain's Mate about?
The Boatswain’s Mate, which appeared in WW Jacobs’ 1905 short story collection ‘Captains All’, tells of an ex-boatswain (Johnny Butt) who is eager to win the hand of the local pub landlady. He bribes an ex-soldier to stage a house-breaking, so that he can win her in a heroic last-minute rescue. The plan begins to unravel when the ‘burglar’ (Victor McLaglen) and his victim (Florence Turner) are instantly smitten. It’s the feisty shotgun-wielding landlady, who triumphantly puts the boatswain in his place. BFI
Who directed The Boatswain's Mate?
The Boatswain's Mate was directed by H. Manning Haynes.
Who stars in The Boatswain's Mate?
The principal cast of The Boatswain's Mate includes Florence Turner, Victor McLaglen, Johnny Butt, J. Edwards Barker.
When was The Boatswain's Mate released and how long is it?
The Boatswain's Mate was released in 1924 with a total runtime of 30m.