The read
It runs a compact 58m.
Synopsis
The Devil's Skipper was based on Demetrios Contos, a seafaring yarn by Jack London. Effectively cast against type, Belle Bennett plays a wronged woman who becomes the most brutal and feared slave-ship captain on the Seven Seas.
Ratings
TMDB10/10
1 audience votes
Key crew
- John G. AdolfiDirector
- Harry BraxtonWriter
- Robert DillonWriter
- Viola Brothers ShoreWriter
- Jack NattefordWriter
Cast
- Belle BennettThe Devil Skipper
- Montagu LoveFirst Mate
- Gino CorradoPhilip La Farge
- Mary McAllisterMarie La Farge
- Cullen LandisJohn Dubray
- G. Raymond NyeNick the Greek
- Pat HartiganCaptain McKenna
- Adolph MilarMate Cornish (as Adolph Millar)
- Carolynne SnowdenSlave (as Caroline Snowden)
- Stepin FetchitSlave's Husband
Themes
short film