The Ship That Died

  • Rated 5.9 out of 10
  • Movie
  • 1938
  • 10m
  • Drama

This MGM An Historical Mystery short traces the final voyage of the Mary Celeste, a ship discovered at sea, in December 1872, devoid - for no discernible reason - of crew, passengers and captain. At "the famed nautical court of Gibraltar", investigators propose three hypotheses.

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Director
Jacques Tourneur
Starring
John Nesbitt, Leonard Penn, Rhea Mitchell, Harry Allen

Cast

  • John Nesbitt

    Narrator (voice)

  • Leonard Penn

    Leonard Penn

    Rescue Ship Crewman

  • Rhea Mitchell

    Rhea Mitchell

    Passenger on Mary Celeste

  • Harry Allen

    Harry Allen

    Bos'n of Rescue Ship

  • Lee Prather

    Minor Role

  • Richard Alexander

    Richard Alexander

    Crewman of Mary Celeste

  • Francis X. Bushman Jr.

    Francis X. Bushman Jr.

    Minor Role (uncredited)

  • Edward Kilroy

    Minor Role (uncredited)

  • Claude King

    Claude King

    Chief Officer of Ship Inquiry Board (uncredited)

  • Frank Shannon

    Frank Shannon

    Minor Role (uncredited)

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