The read
It runs a compact 1h 30m.
Synopsis
A captain is promoted by his company from tramp steamers to their flagship passenger liner. Although he is a thoroughly competent sailor ready to take charge of such a ship, he is less prepared for the social duties his new position involves, not least the way he in which becomes the target for all the unattached women on board.
Ratings
IMDb5.9/10
6 audience votes
Key crew
- Jack LeeDirector
- Bryan ForbesWriter
- John WhitingScreenplay
- Nicholas PhippsScreenplay
- Frank CordellOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- John GregsonCaptain Albert Ebbs
- Peggy CumminsMrs. Judd
- Donald SindenChief Officer Shawe-Wilson
- Nadia GrayMrs. Daphne Porteous
- Maurice DenhamMajor Broster
- Richard WattisChief Purser Herbert Prittlewell
- Reginald Beckwith"Tiny" Burtweed
- Lionel MurtonBernie Floate
- Bill KerrBill Coke
- Nicholas PhippsReddish
- Joan SimsMaude Pritchett
- Miles MallesonCanon Swingler
Stills
Themes
ocean liner