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The Ship That Died
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The Ship That Died

1938-02-19 · 10 min · ★ 5.9

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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Directors
Jacques Tourneur
Production companies
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

John NesbittNarrator (voice)
Leonard PennLeonard PennRescue Ship Crewman
Rhea MitchellRhea MitchellPassenger on Mary Celeste
Harry AllenHarry AllenBos'n of Rescue Ship
Lee PratherMinor Role
Richard AlexanderRichard AlexanderCrewman of Mary Celeste
Francis X. Bushman Jr.Francis X. Bushman Jr.Minor Role (uncredited)
Edward KilroyMinor Role (uncredited)
Claude KingClaude KingChief Officer of Ship Inquiry Board (uncredited)
Frank ShannonFrank ShannonMinor Role (uncredited)
Charles SullivanCharles SullivanCrewman of Mary Celeste (uncredited)
Harry TenbrookHarry TenbrookCrewman of Rescue Ship (uncredited)
Gene CooganGene CooganBoard of Inquiry Member (uncredited)
Frank DaeFrank DaeBoard of Inquiry Member (uncredited)
Edmund MortimerBoard of Inquiry Member (uncredited)

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